Family groupings Flashcards
1
Q
What is the name of the metals in group 1?
A
Alkali metals
2
Q
What group does “alkaline earths” belongs to
A
Group 2
3
Q
Where are the transition metals located?
A
The U shape (group 3-12)
4
Q
Where are the halogens located?
A
Group 7
5
Q
What is the name of the metals in group 8?
A
noble gases
6
Q
What are the properties of Alkali metals
A
- HIGHLY REACTIVE
- form ions with a charge of +1
- too reactive to be found naturally in their pure forms. Found as compounds
- Reacts violently with water
7
Q
What are the properties of alkaline earths
A
- similar to alkali metals but sightly less reactive
- lose 2 electrons in a chemical reaction
- form ions with a charge of +2
8
Q
What are the properties of halogens
A
- form ions with a charge of -1
- NOT FOUND IN THEIR PURE FORM
- get bigger and become less reactive as you move down the group
9
Q
What are the properties of noble gases
A
- colorless
- occur naturally in the atmosphere
- REALLY STABLE
- rarely react
10
Q
What are the properties of transition metals
A
- most useful
- colorful
- hard
- high melting points
