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The element germanium is in Group 14,
in Period 4. It is classed as a semimetal or
metalloid, as is silicon in Period 3.
a
Predict the chemical bonding and structure
of the element germanium.
ii Germanium(IV) oxide has properties
similar to silicon dioxide. It is an acidic
i
oxide. Write a balanced symbol equation,
including state symbols, to show the
reaction of germanium(IV) oxide with
hot, concentrated sodium hydroxide
solution.
iii What would you expect to happen if
germanium(IV) oxide was added to
2.0 mol dm-3 hydrochloric acid?
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Transcribed Image Text:The element germanium is in Group 14, in Period 4. It is classed as a semimetal or metalloid, as is silicon in Period 3. a Predict the chemical bonding and structure of the element germanium. ii Germanium(IV) oxide has properties similar to silicon dioxide. It is an acidic i oxide. Write a balanced symbol equation, including state symbols, to show the reaction of germanium(IV) oxide with hot, concentrated sodium hydroxide solution. iii What would you expect to happen if germanium(IV) oxide was added to 2.0 mol dm-3 hydrochloric acid?
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