| Group | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 | 15 | 16 | ||
| Period | 2 |
6
C
Carbon
[He] 2s2 2p2
|
7
N
Nitrogen
[He] 2s2 2p3
Name origin:
the Greek 'nitron' and 'genes' meaning nitre-forming
Atomic weight (amu):
14.007
Specific heat capacity (J/gK):
1.04
Density (g/cm3):
0.0012506
Melting point (K):
63.15
Boiling point (K):
77.36
Electronegativity (Pauling):
3.04
Abundance (mg/kg):
19.0
|
8
O
Oxygen
[He] 2s2 2p4
|
| 3 |
15
P
Phosphorus
[Ne] 3s2 3p3
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