Chapter 3.1 - Periodicity - The Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
What are groups?
A
Vertical coloumns
2
Q
What are periods?
A
Horizontal rows
3
Q
What is the period number equal to?
A
The principle quantum number of highest occupied energy level
4
Q
List three properties of metals
A
Good conductors
Ductile
Lose electrons
5
Q
List 2 properties of non-metals
A
Poor conductors
Gain electrons
6
Q
How can the number of valence electrons be found out?
A
From the group number of groups 1-2 and 13-18
