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Group Properties of Elements G-IA Flashcards

1
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Do not occur free in nature

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GROUP 1A: ALKALI METALS

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2
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V ery active chemically; displace all other elements from
their chemical compound

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GROUP 1A: ALKALI METALS

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2
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Oxides & hydroxides are strongly basic

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GROUP 1A: ALKALI METALS

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2
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Alkali halides are soluble in water & are not hydrolyzed

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GROUP 1A: ALKALI METALS

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3
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Univalent; V alence = +1

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GROUP 1A: ALKALI METALS

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4
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Form simple cation; do not form complex cation with
ammonia

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GROUP 1A: ALKALI METALS

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5
Q

All rapidly oxidized in air

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GROUP 1A: ALKALI METALS

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6
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Water forming - when burned with O2

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HYDROGEN (H2)

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7
Q

Inflammable air

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HYDROGEN (H2)

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8
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Lightest element; Element common to all acids

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HYDROGEN (H2)

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9
Q

Preparation: Lane & Messerschmidt process (99% pure
H2- conversion of water to H2 )

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HYDROGEN (H2)

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10
Q

Three Isotopes: (same proton/ atomic number, di erent
atomic mass)
1. Protium- most abundant
2. Deuterium- heavy hydrogen (D2O: Heavy
water/ deuterated water, solvent for NMR)
3. T ritium- radioactive

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HYDROGEN (H2)

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11
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Industrial uses:
○ Haber process

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HYDROGEN (H2)

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12
Q

Industrial uses:
Gas Chromatography gas carrier/ mobile
phases (also: Helium,
- most common mobile
phase in GC; Nitrogen)

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HYDROGEN (H2)

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13
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Industrial uses:
Balloon inflation

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HYDROGEN (H2)

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14
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Industrial uses:
Oil hydrogenation - margarine production

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HYDROGEN (H2)

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15
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Lithos (earth, rock)

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LITHIUM (Li)

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16
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Lightest metal

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LITHIUM (Li)

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17
Q

Depressant & Diuretic
(S/E: hypovolemia, hyponatremia)

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LITHIUM (Li)

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18
Q

Mood stabilizer (sedative); DOC for
manic/bipolar disorder
(S/E: narrow Therapeutic index)

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LITHIUM (Li)

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19
Q

Li with additive sedative effects

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Li bromide

20
Q

(EskalithⓇ
, LithaseⓇ
,
Quilonium-RⓇ

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LITHIUM (Li)

21
Q

Li carbonate

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LITHIUM (Li)

22
Q

Non-pharmaceutical use:
○ heat exchanger in air conditioner

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LITHIUM (Li)

23
Q

Non-pharmaceutical use:
○ batteries

24
Q

Natrium (native)

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SODIUM (Na)

25
Q

Cation of choice for organic meds

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SODIUM (Na)

26
Q

Na Promotes fluid _______

27
Q

Most abundant EXTRAcellular CATION

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SODIUM (Na)

28
Q

excess Na causes
edema

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SODIUM (Na)

29
Q

Kalium

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POTASSIUM (K)

30
Q

Potash

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POTASSIUM (K)

31
Q

Most abundant INTRAcellular CATION

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POTASSIUM (K)

32
Q

Pharmaceutical use:
○ Diuretic

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POTASSIUM (K)

33
Q

Pharmaceutical use:
○ For hypokalemia & muscle paralysis/ muscle
contractant (also Ca)

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POTASSIUM (K)

34
Q

Spectral line: red; 1861

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RUBIDIUM (Rb)

35
Q

Spectral line: blue; 1860

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CESIUM (Cs)

36
Q

Catalyst in resin polymerization

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CESIUM (Cs)

37
Q

1st element discovered by use of spectroscope
(Kircho -bunsen spectroscope)

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CESIUM (Cs)

38
Q

Francium pharma use

39
Q

Hypothetical/ pseudo alkali metal

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AMMONIUM (NH4+)

40
Q

Commercial preparation: Haber’s process

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AMMONIUM (NH4+)

41
Q

Pharmaceutical use:
○ Diuretic
○ Expectorant
○ Buff er component

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AMMONIUM (NH4+)

42
Q

Ammonia cmpd:
Respiratory stimulant (pungent
odor; b a n n e da l r e a d y )
Basic (blue litmus)

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Ammonia, NH3

43
Q

Ammonia cmpd
10% or 16%

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Household ammonia

44
Q

ammonia cmpd
degree baume

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Household ammonia

44
Q

to neutralize
insect/ jellyfish stings

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Dilute ammonia solution;
ammonia water

44
Q

9.5 - 10.5% NH3

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Dilute ammonia solution;
ammonia water

44
Q

ammonia cmpd
27-31% NH3

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Strong ammonia solution/
water

45
Q

Spirit of Hartshorn

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Strong ammonia solution/
water

46
Q

ammonia cmpd
Composition: Strong ammonia
solution + ammonium carbonate
(others: volatile oils of nutmeg &
lemon, EtOH)

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Aromatic ammonia spirit

47
Q

Spirit of Sal V olatile

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Aromatic ammonia spirit

CA1 - Inorg Chem (13 decks)

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