Unit 3a Flashcards
1
Q
Group 1
A
Alkali metals
2
Q
Group 2
A
Alkaline earth metals
3
Q
Group 3-12
A
Transition metals
4
Q
Group 13
A
Boron family
5
Q
Group 14
A
Carbon family
6
Q
Group 15
A
Nitrogen family
7
Q
Group 16
A
Chalcogens
8
Q
Group 17
A
Halogens
9
Q
Group 18
A
Noble Gases
10
Q
Valance electrons
A
electrons located in the outermost energy level of an atom furthest from the nucleus of the atom
11
Q
How many valance electrons does Tin (Sn) have?
A
…
12
Q
Why do atoms participate in bonding?
A
To become more stable
13
Q
Cations
A
positive ions
14
Q
Are cations bigger or smaller than its neutral atom?
A
smaller because it loses electrons
15
Q
Anions
A
Negative ion
16
Q
Are anions bigger or smaller than its neutral atom?
A
bigger because it gains electrons