Elements in group 7A in the periodic table are the halogens; elements in group 6A are called
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(a) What is the most common oxidation state of the chalcogens compared to the halogens? Can you suggest an explanation for the difference?
(b) For each of the following periodic properties, state whether the halogens or the chalcogens have larger values: atomic radii; ionic radii of the most common oxidation state; first ionization energy; second ionization energy.
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a The most common oxidation state of the chalcogens is 2 while that of the halogens is 1 Addi...View the full answer
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Chemistry The Central Science
ISBN: 978-0321696724
12th edition
Authors: Theodore Brown, Eugene LeMay, Bruce Bursten, Catherine Murphy, Patrick Woodward
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