Chapter 8 - Reactivity trends Flashcards
outer shell configuration of G2 elements?
s (^2)
- are in s block
ions formed by G2 elements?
2+ ions
- loss of S(^2) electrons in in redox reactons
G2: properties from Magnesium to Barium (not Bryllium)?
- High MP & BP
- low densities
- form colourless compounds
which G2 element has a lower BP than expected and why?
Mg bc of the way atoms pack toegther when metallically bonded
Trend in reducing ability of G2 elements (1st and 2nd IE)
- ⬇ G electrons are lost more readily
- NC ⬆, but AR & S also ⬆
- overall, outer 2e-s attracted less strongly
- ⬇ G, elements become stronger reducing agents
the type of bonding in G2 is?`
GIANT METALLIC BONDING`
why does MP decrease down G2 from Ca?
- as go down group
- all of G2 ‘lose’ the 2 outer e- to the sea of delocalised e-s
- AR and S inc
- Change in charge density
- electrostatic attraction from + ions for delocalised e- decreases, so less energy needed to break metallic bond
G2: change in charge density?
bc the AR inc and the charge is the same, the charge is spread over a larger ‘volume’
reactions of G2 with Oxygen equations (2)
- Ca + O2 -> 2CaO(s)
- Sr + O2 -> SrO(s)
- ONLY METALOXIDE IS FORMED!!
Metals are always ___ ions?
+
G2 oxides and hydroxides are?
bases
G2 oxides and hydroxies are neutralised by acids to form ?
salt + water
G2 oxide + acid equation
CaO + HCl -> CaCl2 + H20
- salt and hydrogen are formed
G2 elements react with water to form?
metal hydroxides with a pH between 10 -12
- mg hydroxide = pH 9
- CaOH2 = 10/11
CaO and water reaction?
CaO +H20 -> Ca(OH)2
G2 hydroxides dissolve in water to form ?
alkaline solutions, with a pH between 10-12
solubility ____ down G2
increases (of hydoxides)
- meaning pH increases, become more alkali
solubility of hydroxide equation>?
Mg(OH)2 -> Mg 2+ + 2OH -
general equation for G2 reactions?
M - 2e(^-) -> M 2+
Ca - e- -> Ca2+
- is like the 1st and 2nd IE
trends down G2 are:
- Reactivity inc
- AR inc
- IE dec
- Solubility of hydroxides inc
- pH of hydroxides increases
physical properties of the halogens:
- Chlorine - yellow/pale green gas at RTP
- Br2 - dark orange liquid at RTP
- I2 - grey solid at RTP
- F2 - colourless gas at RTP
Why don’t we keep F or As in college?
- F is v reactive, dangerous
- As - radioactive element
Bromine is used to test for?
- alkenes
iodone is used to test for?
starch