In a solid state, the molecules have the least amount of energy. They just stick close together and vibrate in place. As the molecules gain more energy, they are able to move around more freely. In the liquid state, the molecules have enough energy to sort of tumble over each other.
The answer is A. you sre correct!
The symbol of the period five element that is a member of the pnicitides family are antimony.
Explanation:
Pnictogen family
- In periodic table, column 15 elements are Pnitogen family.
- The pnictogen elements are Nitrogen-N, arsenic-As, phosphorus-P, bismuth-Bi, antimony-Sb, ununpentium-Uup.
- There are five valence electrons each member of pnictogen family. In group 15 double bonds and triple bonds are formed due to these valence electrons.
- Pnictides, binary compounds of group 15.
Antimony
- Antimony is the element found in period 5 and block p.
- A chemical element, Antimony (Sb) from Latin word stibium and 51 is its atomic number. It is in solid state.
- In ancient times, antimony compounds are used as cosmetic and medicine.
- Appeared as semi metal.
- Electronic configurations of Sb is [Kr] 4d105s25p3.
Intermolecular forces in solids are strongest than in liquids and gases. Gases have the least strong intermolecular forces. Intermolecular forces are weak and are significant over short distances between molecules (determined by Coulomb’s law). The farther away from the molecules the weaker the intermolecular forces. Since molecules in solids are the closest, the intermolecular force between them as the strongest. Conversely, since gas molecules are farthest apart, the intermolecular forces between them are the weakest.
