Periodic table Flashcards
What are the trends going down a group
- Atomic radii increases
- Atomic number increases
What are the trends going across a period
- Atomic number increases
- Metallic character decreases
- Oxide properties change
(Basic > Amphoteric > Acidic)
Define metallic character
Metallic character is the ability of an atom to lose valence electrons to form positive ions
What are G1 elements called
Alkali Metals
What are the physical properties of G1 elements
- Good electrical conductors
- Soft
- Shiny
- Low density
- Low melting points
What are the chemical properties of G1 elements
- Melting point decreases down the group
- Reactivity increases down the group
- React vigorously with oxygen to produce a metal oxide
- React vigorously with water to produce metal hydroxide + H2 gas
- React vigorously and burn brightly when heated with Cl2 to form metal chloride
- Basic in nature
- Behave as powerful reducing agents
- Carbonates are thermally stable
- Must be stored in oil
Why must G1 elements be stored in oil
Prevents the metals from becoming tarnished when reacting with oxygen and water vapour in air
Why does reactivity of G1 elements increase down the group
- Down the group, atomic radius increases
- Valence shell will be further from the nucleus
- There will be weaker electrostatic forces of attraction between the nucleus and valence electrons
- Smaller amount of energy is needed to remove valence electrons
- Valence electrons are lost more readily
- Reactivity increases down the grp
What are the physical properties of transition metals
- Good electrical conductors
- High melting and boiling points
- High density
What are the chemical properties of transition metals
- Exhibit variable oxidation states
- Form coloured compounds
- Act as good catalysts
Name some catalysts and their uses
Iron - Haber Process
Nickel - Margarine production
What are the physical properties of G17 elements
- Exist as diatomic molecules
- Elements are coloured
- Low melting and boiling points
- Electrical insulators
- Soluble in water
What are G17 elements called
Halogens
What is the colour od aqueous bromine
Orange
What is the colour of fluorine gas
Pale yellow