You Create a New Bismuth Compound

question 88

Multiple Choice

You create a new bismuth compound.Which of the following statements is probably true about your compound?

• A)It is probably ionic and bismuth probably has a +3 charge.
• B)It is probably ionic and bismuth probably has a -3 charge.
• C)The potential energy between the atoms (or ions)will be positive because bismuth is so large.
• D)It is probably covalent because bismuth is a column VA nonmetal.
• E)Bismuth does not form any stable compounds because it is radioactive.

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