Group 15 Nitric acid
Group 15 elements include nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, and bismuth. Nitric acid, HNO3, is a strong and highly corrosive acid that is commonly used in the production of fertilizers, explosives, and other industrial chemicals. When nitric acid is dissolved in water, it ionizes to form hydrogen ions (H+) and nitrate ions (NO3-). The reaction can…