Lawrie Ryan and Roger Norris Solutions for Chapter: Periodicity, Exercise 8: Question

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Lawrie Ryan Chemistry Solutions for Exercise - Lawrie Ryan and Roger Norris Solutions for Chapter: Periodicity, Exercise 8: Question

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Questions from Lawrie Ryan and Roger Norris Solutions for Chapter: Periodicity, Exercise 8: Question with Hints & Solutions

MEDIUM
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

The element germanium is in Group 14, in Period 4. It is classed as a semimetal or metalloid, as is silicon in Period 3. 
Predict the chemical bonding and structure of the element germanium. 
 

MEDIUM
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

The element germanium is in Group 14, in Period 4. It is classed as a semimetal or metalloid, as is silicon in Period 3.

Germanium(IV) oxide has properties similar to silicon dioxide. It is an acidic oxide. Write a balanced symbol equation, including state symbols, to show the reaction of germanium(IV) oxide with hot, concentrated sodium hydroxide solution.

MEDIUM
AS and A Level
IMPORTANT

The element germanium is in Group 14, in Period 4. It is classed as a semimetal or metalloid, as is silicon in Period 3.

What would you expect to happen if germanium(IV) oxide was added to 2.0 mol dm-3 hydrochloric acid?