Periodic table Flashcards
1
Q
What is the connection between the amount of electrons n an element, and whether it is metal or non-metal?
A
Non-metals like to gain electrons.
Metals don’t mind losing electrons.
2
Q
Group namings:
A
G1: Alkaline metals
G2: Alkaline earth metals
Block in the middle: Transition metals
(We don’t need to know the rest of the groups.)
3
Q
Why are they called alkaline metals?
A
BECAUSE WHEN THEY REACT WITH WATER, THEY MAKE AN ALKALINE SOLUTION. (THEY ARE VERY REACTIVE.)
4
Q
Why are they called alkaline earth metals?
A
BECAUSE SOME OF THEM FORM ALKALINE, AND SOME OF THEM DO NOT.
