Periodic Table & Electron shells (46-7) Flashcards
1
Q
The zig-zag line separates which two element types in the periodic table?
A
Metals and non metals
2
Q
Groups 1 and 2 contain which element type?
A
Reactive metals
3
Q
Group 7 contains which element type?
A
Non metals
4
Q
Group 0 contains which element type?
A
Noble gases
5
Q
How do you calculate the number of neutrons within an atom?
A
Subtract the atomic number (bottom) from the mass number (top)
6
Q
How many electrons can fit within shell 1?
A
A maximum of 2
7
Q
What is the maximum number of electrons that can be within shells 2+
A
A maximum of 8
8
Q
If the last shell is not full what happens to this atom?
A
It becomes more reactive
9
Q
When drawing a electron shell diagram how should the electrons be drawn?
A
As far from each other as possible
