the periodic table Flashcards
what does the number of protons determine?
an element’s position on the periodic table
what does the number of electrons determine?
chemical properties of an element
do atoms of metals (groups 1,2,3) lose or gain electrons?
lose
do atoms of non metals gain or lose electrons?
gain
how many electrons does group 5 gain?
3
how many electrons does group 6 gain?
2
how many electrons does group 7 gain?
1
monatomic=
one atom
the alkali metals mp and bp
decrease going down the group
what do alkali metals produce when they react with water
hydrogen and an alkaline solution
(they all move around and fizz)
reactivity _______ going down the alkali metals
increases
alkali metals form 1+ ions to make…
ionic compounds
what ions do group 7 form?
1-
group 7 elements share electrons with other non metals to form
covalent compounds
reactivity ______ going down group 7
decreases