t4 p2 Flashcards
alkali metals are very reactive bc
electrons tend to be formed in pairs and alkali metals have an unpaired electron and tends to get rid of the electron by forming a compound
alkaline earth metals, reactive or not
fairly reactive
the noble gases ae generally unreactive and thus also called ____ gases
inert gases
why r noble gases unlikely to react with other elements?
bc they dont have any unpaired electrons in their outermost energy level
noble gas: _____is used in common light bulbs bc it doent react with the metal at high temperature
argon
noble gas _____ is used to inflate large aircrafts, weather balloons bc it is nonflammable
helium
noble gas _ is used in sign tubing bc it glows bright red when electricity passed thru it
neon
halogens is unreactive/ reactive?
halogens are reactive, they also hv an unpaired electron
halogens form ___ when react with ______
salt
metal
halogens: _____ is used in toothpaste and added to drinking water to strengthen the enamel of teeth against decay
fluoride