Question

Diagonal relationship between nitrogen and sulphur

Answer 1

Diagonal relationship: A Diagonal Relationship is one in which the elements present diagonally in the periodic table possess similar properties.

There is a diagonal relationship between nitrogen and sulphur.

Nitrogen and sulphur:

• Sulpher exists as a solid while nitrogen exists as a gas.
• They belong to different families. Sulphur belongs to the oxygen family and nitrogen is a member of nitrogen family.
• Atomic numbers of nitrogen and sulphur are 7 and 16
• The number of electron in the outermost shell is 3 for nitrogen and 6 for sulphur.
• Both the elements exhibit diamagnetism.

Answer 2

Answer:

1. N and S both are non-metals.
2. Both this elements are strong electronegative.
3. Their oxides are acidic. Ex. - NO2 & SO2
4. Both this element shows various oxidation state.
5. Both this element form oxo acid.  Ex. - HNO3 & H2SO4
6. Both this element form covalent hydride. Ex. - NH3 & H2S
7. The oxides of both this element are poisonous.
8. Both the element can form multiple bonds.