Consider the general valence electron configuration of ns 2 np 5 and the followi

Question

Consider the general valence electron configuration of ns2np5 and the following statements:
(i) Elements with this electron configuration are expected to form -1 anions.
(ii) Elements with this electron configuration are expected to have large
positive electron affinities.
(iii) Elements with this electron configuration are nonmetals.
(iv) Elements with this electron configuration form acidic oxides.
Which statements are true?

(i), (iii,) and (iv)

(i), (ii), and (iii)

(i) and (ii)

(ii) and (iii)

All statements are true.

(i), (iii,) and (iv)

(i), (ii), and (iii)

(i) and (ii)

(ii) and (iii)

All statements are true.

Explanation / Answer

(i), (iii), & (iv) are correct. DO NOT put that all are correct. You will get it wrong.

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