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By: Victor Chukwuemeka Ukpaka, Joy Chukwuemeka Peter Ukpaka, Abrahamr Peter Ukpaka, and C. P. Ukpaka
1College of Engineering, Computer Studies and Architecture, Department of Industrial Engineering, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Cavite, Philippines.
2Research Student, College of Allied Medical Sciences, Department of Pharmacy, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Cavite, Philippines.
3Research Student, College of Engineering, Computer Studies and Architecture, Department of Computer Engineering, Lyceum of the Philippines University, Cavite, Philippines.
4Professor, Department of Chemical/Petrochemical Engineering, Rivers State University, Port Harcourt, Rivers State, Nigeria.
This research explores the interplay between electron structure and chemical behavior in Group V elements: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), arsenic (As), antimony (Sb), and bismuth (Bi). Nitrogen’s triple covalent bond relates to its stability and biological significance. Phosphorus’s versatile compounds benefit agriculture. Arsenic’s metalloid properties impact electronics. Antimony’s flame-retardant use highlights its versatility. Bismuth’s low toxicity and diamagnetism make it valuable in medicine and research. These elements showcase how electron structure influences reactivity and practical applications across diverse fields, revealing the intricate world of chemistry. The properties of some of the Group V elements were investigated in relationship to its orbit behavior in terms of s-orbit, p-orbit, d-orbit, f-orbit, and g-orbit as well as the ascertained the reasons why they are classified as the Group V, which was attributed to its valency in terms of numbers of electrons in the outermost shell. The elements of Group V as identified and classified are very useful in the production of agriculturally based nutrients for fertilizer and other chemicals, pharmaceutical products, catalysts, mechanical operations, and medical operations. Indeed, the investigation of the usefulness of the Group V elements in the periodic table as projected in this research has further outlined its significant uses of the elements as well as its potential to the chemical engineers, pharmaceutical specialists, and other disciples in the science and engineering families.
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