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Which nitrogen group elements are nonmetals, metalloids, and metals?
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The nitrogen group elements, which constitute Group 15 of the periodic table, exhibit a wide range of physical and chemical properties. These elements are categorized as follows:
- Nonmetals: Nitrogen and phosphorus are classified as typical nonmetals.1
- Metalloids: Arsenic and antimony are considered metalloids.1
- Metals: Bismuth is classified as a metal.1
The group also includes moscovium, a synthetic element. While these elements share similarities in their electronic structures—specifically having five electrons in their outermost shell—they are clearly differentiated by their chemical behavior and physical states.12