Chemistry Flashcards
1
Q
What are the alkali metals
(When mixed with water, form allkalis - strong bases that neutralize acids)
A
H - Hydrogen
Li - Lithium
Na- Sodium
K - Potassium
Rb - Rubidium
Cs - Cesium
Fr -Francium
2
Q
What are the alkaline earth metals?
A
Be - Beryllium
Mg - Magnesium
Ca - Calcium
Sr - Strontium
Ba - Barium
Ra - Radium
3
Q
What elements are named for places on Earth?
A
Polonium-Poland
Francium-France
Nihonium-Japan
Germanium-Germany
Beryllium-Beryl/Belur a city in India
4
Q
What are the Noble Gases?
A
He - Helium
Ne - Neon
Ar - Argon
Kr- Krypton
Xe - Xenon
Rn - Radon
