Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Chemistry C2 Higher > Topic 4 - Groups in the Periodic Table > Flashcards

Topic 4 - Groups in the Periodic Table Flashcards

You may prefer our related Brainscape-certified flashcards:
AP® Chemistry flashcards Periodic Table flashcards Chemistry 101 flashcards Organic Chemistry 101 flashcards
1
Q

What is the middle block of elements called?

A

The Transition Metals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

What are metals made up of?

A

Positive metal ions surrounded by a sea of delocalised electrons. The ions attract the electrons to make strong metallic bonds.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What is the structure of metals?

A
  • Metallic bonding
  • A regular arrangement of a giant structure of positive ions with free electrons.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What are delocalised electrons ?

A
  • Free (spare) electrons, that move freely through the structure.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What are the two common properties of metals and transition metals?

A
  • They are malleable (Bendy)
  • They are good conductors of electricity
  • High melting points
  • Colourful compounds (e.g. copper sulfate is blue/green colour)
  • High Boiling points
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Why are transition metals good conductors of electricity?

A
  • As the delocalised electrons are free to carry the electric charge
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Why can metals be bent into different shapes so easily?

A
  • Due to the layers of atoms that slide over each other.
  • Malleability.
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the name for Group 1?

A

The alkali metals

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

What properties do alkali metals have ?

A
  • They are soft
  • They have low melting points
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the rule linking reactivity to atomic numbers?

A

As the atomic number increases the elements become more reactive

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

When lithium, sodium or potassium are put in water and they react vigorously, what do they form?

A

Hydroxides

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

An alkali metal that reacts with water, produces what gas?

A

Hydrogen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is the test for Hydrogen?

A
  • Squeaky pop
  • A lighted splint into a test tube of gas will ignite the hydrogen
How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What is the word equation for the reaction of an alkali metal with water?

A

alkali metal + water > metal hydroxide + hydrogen

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What is the name of Group 7 ?

A

The halogens

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

How many electrons do they have in their outer shell?

A

7

17
Q

What are the similar properties of Halogens at room temperature?

A
  • Flourine = Yellow gas
  • Astatine = Black solid
  • Chlorine = Dense green gas
  • Bromine = Orange Liquid
  • Iodine = Dark grey solid
18
Q

When Halogens react with metals what do they form?

A

Metal Halides

19
Q

When Halogens react with hydrogen what do they form?

A

Hydrogen Halides

20
Q

Are hydrogen halides soluble or insoluble?

A

Soluble

21
Q

As hydrogen halides are soluble they dissolve to form what ?

A

Acidic solutions E.g. Chlorine + hydrogen > Hydrogen chloride (Hydrogen chloride dissolves to form hydrochloric acid)

22
Q

As you go down the group does reactivity go up or down?

A

Down (They become less reactive)

23
Q

Why do elements become more reactive the less shells they have?

A

The outer shell is nearer to the nucleus.

24
Q

What is a displacement reaction?

A

When a more reactive halogen reacts with a solution containing halide ions it will ‘push out’ the less reactive halogen

25
Q

If chlorine reacts with potassium iodide what gets displaced and what is formed? Give the equation.

A

The chlorine is more reactive so displaces the iodine. Chlorine therefore reacts with potassium iodide to form potassium chloride and iodine. Cl2 + 2KBr > Br + 2KCL

26
Q

What is Group 0 called?

A

The noble gases

27
Q

Why are elements in Group 0 unreactive?

A

They have full outer shells

28
Q

As you go down the group do boiling points increase or decrease?

A

They increase

29
Q

As you go down the group do densities of the elements increase or decrease?

A

They increase

30
Q

What is the everyday use of Argon?

A

Used in light bulbs as its non reactive and not flammable

31
Q

What is the everyday use of Helium?

A

Used to fill up balloons as it has a low density which makes balloons float.

32
Q

How were the Noble gases discovered?

A

Chemists noticed that the nitrogen in the air was heavier than expected, so they hypothesised that there must be other gases in air. They found the Noble Gases through experiments including fractional distillation of air.

33
Q

Why do trasnition metals have high melting and boiling points?

A

Due to their strong metallic bonds which needs lots of energy to break

Chemistry C2 Higher (6 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions