Study of Nitrogen Family

Introduction

• Members of the Nitrogen Family:
  • Nitrogen (N)
  • Phosphorus (P)
  • Arsenic (As)
  • Antimony (Sb)
  • Bismuth (Bi)

Properties

Electronegativity

• Top to Bottom: Decrease in Electronegativity

Size

• Top to Bottom: Increase in Size

Boiling Point

• Molecular Weight Increases
• Exception: Molecular Bonding

Oxidation Number

• Common Oxidation Numbers: +3, +5
• Stability of +5 Decreases from Top to Bottom

Reactive Properties

• Formation of Hydrides
• Reaction Involving Hydrogen

Chemical Reactions

Reaction with Hydrogen

• Hydrogen + Nitrogen: NH3
• Hydrogen + Phosphorus: PH3

Reaction with Fundamental Elements

• Important Points in Reactions of Nitrogen and Phosphorus

Important Reactions

Method of Preparation

• NH4Cl + Reaction forms NH3
• Reaction of Phosphorus with Oxygen

Properties

• Colorless, Odorless
• Basic Nature

Reactivity

• Comparison of Nitrogen and Phosphorus

Conclusion

• Important Chemical Properties of the Nitrogen Family and Their Properties
• Important Points and Reaction Processes for Study

Notes

• Reaction Process of NH3 and PH3
• Relationship Between Nitrogen and Phosphorus