the Periodic table Flashcards
Dimitri Mendeleev
Carried out the most important work for the development of the modern periodic table
Differences between Mendeleev’s Periodic table and the modern Periodic table
Mendeleev’s periodic table
- elements arranged in order of increasing atomic mass
- Gaps left for undiscovered elements – fewer elements
- No noble gases present – not discovered
- No block of transition metals – included in groups
- The actinides and lanthanides not present
Modern day
- elements arranged in order of increasing atomic mass
- no gaps – more elements
- Block of transition elements present between groups two and three
- actinides and lanthanides are present (block of elements at bottom of periodic table)
Groups
Vertical columns
Periods
Horizontal columns
Alkali metals
- group one
- most reactive metals
Alkaline earth
- group two
- less reactive than group one
Transition metals
- quite un reactive metals
- form coloured compounds
Halogens
- group seven
- most reactive non-metals 
Noble gases
- group 0/8
- un reactive non-metals
Which metal isn’t a solid?
Mercury
What is the only liquid non-metal?
Bromine
Are there any solid non-metals
Several
How does the group number affect the number of electrons in the outer shell?
- as the group number increases so does the number of electrons in the outer shell
- the group number is equal to the number of electrons in the outer shell
What is the period number equal to?
The number of shells in use
Where are metals found on the periodic table?
On the left of the stepped line
Where are non-metals found on the periodic table?
On the right of the stepped line
What do metals burn in oxygen to form?
Solid basic oxides
What is an example of a metal burning in oxygen?
magnesium —-> grey solid burns with bright, white light and white ash is formed
What do non-metals burn in oxygen to form?
Gaseous acidic oxides
What is an example of a non-metal burning in oxygen?
Sulfur —-> yellow solid burns with a blue flame and a colourless, pungent gas is formed
How can metals and non-metals be distinguished?
According to their properties
- conduction of heat
- energy
- ductility
- malleability
- melting points
- sonority
What does group one contain?
The most reactive metals
What are the metals in group one called?
Alkali metals
What is the valency of group one elements?
One
How many electrons do group one elements have in their outer shells?
One