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
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.

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.

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 hydrochloric acid?
