Chapter 7: Periodic Properties of the Elements Flashcards
Are (aq) metal oxides usually acidic or basic?
basic
What phase are MOLECULAR compounds usually found in at room temp?
gas…or sometimes, liquids
How/why are (aq) metal oxides basic?
The O2- reacts with H2O to form OH- (which is attached to the metal)
CaO + H2O = Ca(OH)2
Which group 1 (alkali) metal is the only one that does NOT make hydrogen peroxide with oxygen?
Li
Which way does atomic radius trend across the periodic table?
Gets bigger as you go down and to the LEFT
Which energy level (high, med, low, etc) do metals loose electrons from FIRST when they ionize/become cations?
The highest energy level
Under what circumstances does loosing an electron cause an element to ABSORP energy?
when losing the electron INCREASES the number of unpaired electrons in a given subshell OR when losing an electron results in adding electrons to a previously empty subshell with higher energy
this is energetically UNfavorable
What does it mean for an element to have a positive electron affinity value?
it means that gaining an electron is energetically UNfavorable
energy is required in order to gain this electron
Which 3 noble gases have been shown to make compounds?
Xe, Kr, and Ar
Ar you Kr(ay) Xe?!
What 3 compound can Xe make with F?
XeF2, XeF4, and XeF6
What does sulfur usually form (with other elements)?
sulfides
Why does ionization energy go DOWN as elements get bigger?
when valence electrons are farther away from the nucleus (as in an element with a large atomic radius), they are easier to remove
What’s the best/easiest way to determine if a material has metallic quality?
By the material’s first ionization energy/If the material easily becomes a cation/gives up electron(s)
Do atoms get bigger or smaller when they become anions?
bigger
Does ionization energy apply to solids, liquids, or gasses?
gasses
Is ionization energy always endothermic or always exothermic
exothermic
some amount of energy is always required to remove en electron from an element/compound endothermic
Which two group 17 halogens are allotropic elements?
oxygen and sulfur
Can an insoluble metal oxide still participate in a neutralization reaction?
Yes. If acid is present, the metal oxide can still act like a base and participate in neutralization
This is true even though the insoluble metal oxide won’t dissociate in pure water.
How does the energy level (n value) of a given electron impact it’s first ionization energy?
Electrons in higher energy levels (with higher n values) are easier to remove that electrons in lower energy levels (because the high level electrons are further away/better shielded from the attractive force of the nucleus)
What do group 7 ions usually make with metals?
ionic metal halides
What is the equation for nuclear effective charge (Zeff)?
Zeff = number of protons (Z) - number of core electrons (S)