4.7 Groups of the Periodic Table and Their Characteristics Flashcards
1
Q
What can we use to predict an atoms chemical properties?
A
electron configurations using the periodic table
2
Q
What are valence electrons?
A
electrons that occupy the outer most shell
3
Q
What does it mean to achieve an octet outer shell?
A
eight valence electrons, most stable configuration
4
Q
What are reducing agents in relation to electrons?
A
lose valence electrons
5
Q
What are oxidizing agents in relation to electrons?
A
accept or share electrons
6
Q
What are diatomic molecules?
A
one electron from each atom is shared in a covalent bond (F2, O2, H2)
7
Q
What group behaves as oxidizing agents?
A
halogens
