3.1- The Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
Name 4 properties of the group 2 elements
A
Reasonably high melting points
Are light metals with low densities
Form colourless (white) compounds
Are alkaline
2
Q
As the number of shells increases, what increases?
A
The first ionisation energy
3
Q
What kind of structure are the carbons in diamond arranged in?
A
A tetrahedral arrangement
4
Q
What is oxidation?
A
It’s the loss of electrons
5
Q
What is reduction?
A
It’s the gain in electrons
6
Q
In group 17- The halogens boiling point increases as you travel_______ the group
A
As you travel down the group the boiling point increases
