Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

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


See full index

S111 > Topic 5 Part 2: Reactivity of metal > Flashcards

Topic 5 Part 2: Reactivity of metal Flashcards

1
Q

What is Reactivivity?

A

Reactivity refers to the tendency of a chemical react with others

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

What is a period? (Elements)

A

A Period is a horizontal row of the periodic table

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

What is electronegativity?

A

is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons

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

What is the atomic number of an element?

A

The atomic number is the number of protons in the atom

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

How many electrons in an atom?

A

The same number as protons

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What is electron configuration?

A

the arrangement of electrons in shells around the nucleus

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What is Valence Shell

A

Valence shell is the outer most shell of any atom

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Valence electrons

A

The number of electrons on the outer shell

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

What are the elements in the last vertical column on the right hand side of the periodic table?

A

Noble gasses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What do all noble gases have in common?

A

They all have a full Valence Shell

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

What are noble gases also known as?

A

inert gases

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

What are elements in group 1 of the periodic table known as?

A

Alkali Metals

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

Why are Alkali Metals very reactive?

A

Because they only have one electron on the Valence Shell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What are elements in group 2 of the periodic table known as?

A

alkaline earth metals

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

How many electrons are in the outer shell of alkali metals (or group 1) in the Periodic Table?

A

Alkali metals (or group 1) have one electron in the outer shell.

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

How many electrons are in the outer shell of alkaline earth metals (or group 2) in the Periodic Table?

A

Alkaline earth metals (or group 2) have two electrons in the outer shell.

17
Q

What is an exothermic reaction?

A

If a chemical reaction releases energy into the surroundings, it is described as being exothermic

18
Q

What is an endothermic reaction?

A

a chemical reaction that absorbs energy from its surroundings is described as being endothermic

19
Q

What does OILRIG stand for?

A

Oxidation Is Loss, Reduction Is Gain

20
Q

What is Oxidiation?

A

the reaction of oxygen in the atmosphere with a substance to form a new substance

21
Q

What is Reduction?

A

reduction is where a substance gains electrons

22
Q

What is Radox?

A

Is where both oxidation and reduction happens

S111 (16 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions