Modern Periodic Table Flashcards
What group are Alkali Metals
Group 1
What are examples of group 1 elements (alkali metals) and their characterstics
- Lithium - Sodium
- Extremely reactive
- Usually exists as compunds
What group are Alkaline Earth Metals
Group 2
What are examples and characteristics of group 2 (allkaline earth metals) ?
- Magnesium - Calcium
- Extremely reactive
Why are metals extremely reactive?
Because they cna easily lose electrons
What are rows in the periodic table called?
Periods
How many periods are there
7 periods
What are coloumns in the periodic table called
Groups
How many groups are there in the periodic table
there are 18 groups
What are the groups from 2 through 12 callled
Transational elements
Examples of transition metals
- Titanium
- Irom FE
- Gold Av
Types of ineer transition metals
- Lanthan-ide Series
- Actin-ide Series
Where are non0metals in the periodic table
Top right, most abundant is O
What is in groups 17
Halogens:
- often part of compounds
- ex, Flourine F / Chlorine Cl
What is in group 18
Noble Gasses ( lasers, a variety light bulbs, neos signs)
- they all have 8 valence electrons
- Helium only has 2 valence electron