Topic 6 - Groups In The Perodic Table Flashcards
What are element in group 1 called?
Alkali Metals
What are elements in group 7?
Halogens
What are elements in group 0 called?
Noble gases
What are common properties of groups 1 elements?
Low melting points
Very soft
What common compound do all group 1 elements react with?
Water
What is the general formula of when a group one element and water?
Metal + water –> metal hydroxide + hydrogen
What is the test chlorine?
Hold a damp piece of blue litmus paper. The chlorine will bleach the paper white.
How does reactivity change as you go down group 7?
It decreases as you go down the group
Order these in terms of reactivity: chlorine, iodine, Bromine, Fluorine
Fluorine
Chlorine
Bromine
Iodine
What are common properties of noble gases?
Colourless
Inert
Non-flammable
What is a common use of Argon?
Filament lamps