Inorganic Chemistry Flashcards
What are three characterists of the Alkali metals?
all have one electron in their outer shell
low density
stored under oil
are soft
How do group 1 elements react with non-metals?
form ionic compounds wihch are soluble white solids which form colourless solutions
How do group 1 elements react with water?
release hydrogen gas and form hydroxides which dissolve to form alkaline solutions
State five characteristics of group 7
7 electrons in outer shell coloured vapours diatomic molecules form ionic salts with metals form molecular compounds with non-metals
What is an oxidising agent?
a species that gets reduced in a redox reaction (gains electrons)
causes the oxidation of another substance
What is a reducing agent?
a speices that gets oxidised in a redox reaction (loses electrons)
causes the reduction of another substance
What are the flame test colours of lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium and copper?
lithium - crimson red sodium - yellow-orange potassium - lilac calcium - orange-red copper - blue-green
What is oxidation?
the additon of oxygen to a substance
What is reduction?
the loss of oxygen from a substance
What is a displacement reaction?
a reaction where a more reactive metal displaces a less reactive metal in a compound
What is the general equation for a neutralisation reaction?
acid + base –> salt + water
What is the general equation for the reaction between metal carbonate and acid?
metal carbonate + acid –> salt + water + carbon dioxide
What is the general equation for the reaction between metal oxide and acid?
metal oxide + acid –> salt + water
How do you test for hydrogen?
‘pop’ heard when burning splint is placed over the gas
How do you test for oxygen?
glowing splint relights