science mid-chemistry test Flashcards
What is the definition of an atom?
the smallest particle of an element
What is the definition of a molecule?
cluster of non-metal atoms bonded together
What is the definition of an element?
pure substance listed on periodic table, only has one type of atom
What is the definition of a compound?
a pure substance made from more than one type of element chemically bonded together
What is the definition of a mixture?
an impure substance made from different elements or compounds
How many elements werre known in the early 1800s?
around 30
Who developed the periodic table in 1817?
Johann Dobereiner
What did Johann Dobereiner do?
he spotted groups of elements with similar properties, he called these the law of triads
Who developed the periodic table in 1864?
John Newlands
What did John Newlands do?
he arranged the order in atomic mass and noticed that a pattern repeated after every 8 elements. Called law of octaves
What was wrong with the law of octaves?
it wasn’t widely accepted because the order went wrong after calcium
Who developed the periodic table in 1869?
Dmitir Mendeleev
What did Dmitri Mendeleev do?
ordered the elements in atomic mass but he realised there were elements that had not yet been discovered so he left gaps in between
How did Dmitri Mendeleev modify his table?
he swapped the order so elements with similar properties were put together because he thought they had been measured incorrectly. We know now he did this based off the atomic number rather than the mass
What are groups?
the columns
What are periods?
the horizontal rows
How are elements in a group linked?
they have similar properties to each other
Where are the metals and non-metals on the periodic table?
the metals are on the left, non-metals are on the right
Where are the transition metals on the periodic table?
in between groups 2 and 3
Why do elements become more metallic as you move from left to right?
they have an increase in electrons in the outer shell, become more likely to gain or share electrons when they form compounds
What do transition metals tend to form?
coloured compounds
What are the properties of noble gases?
- non-metals
- unreactive
- colourless
- exist as single atoms
- have a full outer shell of electrons
What are group 1 elements called?
alkali metals
What are the properties of alkali metals?
- very reactive
- must be stored in oil to keep away from air and water
What are group 7 elements called?
halogens