Unit 3- The Periodic Table Flashcards
Who invented the law of octaves?
Newlands
What was the law of octaves?
Noticed every eighth element was similar so put them into columns of 7
What did Mendeleev do?
Left gaps to predict new elements
What 3 factors do transition metal have?
Less reactive than group 1
High melting points
Good conductors
Where are the alkali metals?
In group 1
As you go down group 1 ……….
They get more reactive
Alkali metals only form which bond?
Ionic
What do the first 3 alkali metals react with water to make?
Hydroxides
What do hydroxides dissolve in water to make?
Alkali solution
As you go down group 7 ………..
They get less reactive
What are group 7 elements called?
Halogens
What do halogens bond with metals creating a -1 ion make?
Halides
What could they organise the elements into in the early 1800’s?
Atomic mass and physical appearance