3A: Boron Group | 3B: Scandium Group Flashcards
1
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BORON GROUP
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B, Al, Ga, In, Tl
2
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Industrial use: Vulcanizing rubber
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Boron
3
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3rd most abundant element
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Aluminum
4
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Source of aluminum:
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Cryolite (3NaF. AIF3) - NaAIF
5
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Uses of aluminum
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- Astringent, antiperspirant, deodorant (also: Al, Zn, Zr)
- Burns (cover with Al foil to facilitate healing)
6
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Aluminum has ___________ property/ _________agent
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styptic property/hemostatic agent
7
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Melts at near body temp. (30°C)
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Gallium
8
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For treatment of CA-related hypercalcemia by binding w/ transferrin
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Gallium
9
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green twigs
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Thallium
10
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Ant poison (insecticide)
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Thallium
11
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Scandium subgroup
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Sc, Y, Lanthanide Series, Actinide Series
12
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EKA BORON
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Scandium
13
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La - Lu; 57-71
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Lanthanide Series
14
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Ac-Ir; 89-103
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Actinide series
