The periodic table and groups Flashcards
1
Q
What is group 1?
A
alkali metals, metal, reactive
2
Q
What is group 2?
A
alkaline earth metals, metal, reactive
3
Q
What is group 7?
A
halogens, non metal, reactive 
4
Q
What is group 0?
A
noble gasses, non metal, non reactive
5
Q
Group one characterstics
A
very reactive
low melting and boiling points
stores under oil
low density
tarnish quickly in air
react with non metals to form ionic compounds
6
Q
Group 7 characteristics
A
non metals
unpleasant smell
are poisonous/ toxic
coloured
low melting points
less reactive as you move down
mp and no increase as you go down
7
Q
Group 0 characteristics
A
very unreactive
non metals
colourless
odourless
low boiling points
found in earth’s atmosphere in small amounts
bp increases as you move down
