Chem 112 (Review) - Chp 6 Flashcards
What is another name for the representative elements?
Group A/main group elements
What is another name for the transition metals?
D Block Elements
Which elements are in the same period as phosphorus?
Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, S, Cl, and Ar
The modern period table is arranged in order of atomic “ “
Number
Who arranged the elements according to atomic mass and use the arrangement to predict the properties of missing elements?
Dmitri Mendeleev
Which general category of elements includes the majority of elements?
Metals
Of the elements Pt, V, Li, and Kr which are a nonmetal?
Kr is a nonmetal element.
To what category of elements does an element belong if it is poor conductor of electricity?
Nonmetals
In which of the following sets is the symbol of the elements, the number of protons, and the number of electrons given correctly?
(a) In - 49 protons and 49 electrons
(b) Zn - 30 protons and 60 electrons
(c) Cs - 55 protons and 132.9 electrons
(d) F - 19 protons and 19 electrons
*ANSWER: A*
The atomic number of an element is the total number of which particle in the nucleus?
Protons
What element has the electron configuration of 1s2, 2s2, 2p6, 3s2, 3p2?
Silicon (Si)
What is true about electron configurations of all noble gases?
The highest occupied sublevels “s” and “p” are completely filled
Where can you find the representative elements on the periodic table?
1 & 2 and 13-18
How does atomic radius change from top to bottom in a group in the periodic table?
Going down, it will increase.
How does atomic radius change from left to right across a period in the periodic table?
Decreases from left to right.
What causes the shielding effect to remain constant across a period?
The number of energy levels are the same.
What element in the second period has the largest atomic radius?
Lithium (Li)
What is the charge of a cation?
A positive charge