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Trends in the properties of group-15 elements

Description In this video, we will quickly discuss the trends in the atomic properties, discuss the physical characteristics of the elements and their oxidation states. Timestamps 00:45 - Stability of half filled configurations. 02:15 - Consequence of the stability of half filled configurations. 02:52 - Trends in the covalent radius 03:15 - Trends in the ionisation energy and electronegativity 03:35 - Physical characteristics 04:38 - Oxidation states Practice this concept - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/inorganic-chemistry-essentials/xa977baede763f033:the-p-block-elements/xa977baede763f033:group-15-elements/e/general-trends-in-group-15-elements?lang=en Master the concept of “Group-15 elements” through practice exercises and videos - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/inorganic-chemistry-essentials/xa977baede763f033:the-p-block-elements/xa977baede763f033:group-15-elements/e/general-trends-in-group-15-elements Check out more videos and exercises on “The p-block elements” - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/inorganic-chemistry-essentials/xa977baede763f033:the-p-block-elements?lang=en To get you fully ready for your exam and help you fall in love with “subject” name, find the complete bank of exercises and videos for class 12, Inorganic Chemistry here - https://www.khanacademy.org/science/class-12-chemistry-india . Created by Revathi Ramachandran.

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