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23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals - Part 1 of 2

23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals - Part 1 of 2

23. Chemistry of the Nonmetals / Main Group Elements: Periodic Trends / Problem 7

Determine the most common oxidation states for each of the following elements: Boron, Aluminum, Gallium, Indium, and Thallium.

ANSWERS OPTIONS

A

Boron: +3, Aluminum: +3, Gallium: +4, Indium: +4, Thallium: +4

B

Boron: +3, Aluminum: +3, Gallium: +3, Indium: +3, Thallium: +1

C

Boron: +3, Aluminum: +3, Gallium: +3, Indium: +2, Thallium: +2

D

Boron: +3, Aluminum: +3, Gallium: +3, Indium: +3, Thallium: +3

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