1:Discuss the general characteristics of Group 15 elements with reference to their electronic configuration, oxidation state, atomic size, ionisation enthalpy and electronegativity
(i) Electronic configuration: All the elements in group 15 have 5 valence electrons. Their general electronic configuration is ns2 np3. (ii) Oxidation states: All these elements have 5 valence electrons and require three more electrons to complete their octets.
(i) Electronic configuration: All the elements in group 15 have 5 valence electrons. Their general electronic configuration is ns2 np3. (ii) Oxidation states: All these elements have 5 valence electrons and require three more electrons to complete their octets.
