
The Periodic Table
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Sherri Christensen
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The Periodic Table
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Multiple Choice
What is the Periodic Table?
a chart that lists all the molecules that exist in the universe
a chart that shows all the elements scientists have discovered
a chart that shows all the compounds found in the world
a chart that shows what time periods elements were discovered in
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Chemical Element
Atomic number- tells the number of protons, electrons and the location of the element on the Periodic Table
Atomic Mass- the sum of the protons and neutrons in the nucleus of the atom
To find the number of neutrons, subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass
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Multiple Choice
What does an element's atomic number represent?
the element state at room temperature
how metallic an element is
the number of atoms in a compound
the number of protons in an element
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Electron Shell Rules:
1st shell can hold up to 2 electrons
2nd shell can hold up to 8 electrons
3rd shell can hold up to 18 electrons
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is the correct atomic model for Boron?
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Multiple Choice
How many neutrons are in Nitrogen?
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7
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Metals, Metalloids, and Nonmetals
The periodic table is divided into 3 types of chemicals
They are in alphabetical order: 1. Metal, 2. Metalloid, 3. Nonmetal
Metals are the largest group
Metalloids are the smallest group between metals and nonmetals.
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Multiple Choice
Metals are on the:
Left side
Right Side
Stairstep
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Multiple Choice
Nonmetals are on the:
Left side
Right Side
Stairstep
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Metals, Non-Metals, and Metalloids
Metals – Shiny, lustrous, ductile and malleable, and very good conductors of heat and electricity. Usually solid.
Metalloids – Shiny, brittle and a fair conductor of heat and electricity.
Nonmetals – Dull, brittle, poor conductors of heat and electricity. Usually liquid and gas.
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Hydrogen
Represented by the symbol H and the electron configuration 1s1.
A colorless, odorless, tasteless gas.
Hydrogen forms more compounds than any other element. Most abundant element in the universe.
Very little free H in the earth’s atmosphere. It is a diatomic gas; H2
Has the lowest density of ALL gases at room temperature and pressure.
It is flammable.
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Group 1: Alkali Metals
Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, and Fr (Notice H is NOT a Alkali metal)
Do NOT occur in nature as elements.
Usually a white salt compound
Are very reactive metals (Very reactive with H2O)
1 valence e-
Forms 1+ ions
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Group 1: Alkali Metals
Are good conductors of heat and electricity.
Are ductile, malleable and are soft enough to be cut with a knife.
Have a silvery luster
Low density
Low melting/boiling point
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Group 2: Alkaline Earth Metals
Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, and Ra
Do NOT occur naturally in their elemental state. - Usually a salt
Are less reactive than alkali metals.
Are good conductors of heat and electricity, ductile are malleable and have silvery luster
2 valence e-
Forms 2+ ions
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Groups 3-12: Transition Metals
Consist of metals
Valence e- not predictable so no predictable charges for ions.
Usually harder and more brittle than metals in groups 1 & 2
Have higher m.p. and b.p. than metals in groups 1 & 2
Are malleable and ductile
Have silvery luster, except copper & gold
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The Lanthanides & Actinides
Lanthanides: Shiny, silvery metals similar in reactivity to group 2.
Actinides: All radioactive, Three were found on earth, the rest were man-made.
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Group 17: Halogen Family
F, Cl, Br, I and At
Are all nonmetals
Are found in the rocks of Earth’s crust and dissolved in sea water.
Exist at room temp as a gas (F2 & Cl2), a liquid (Br2) and a solid (I2 & At). - Most are diatomic
Are highly reactive
Have 7 valence e-
Forms 1- ions
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Group 18: The Noble Gases
All elements in the group are gases: He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn.
Found in minute quantities in the atmosphere.
Helium can be obtained from natural gas wells where it has accumulated as a result of radioactive decay.
8 valence electrons
Do not form ions
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Group 18: The Noble Gases
All gases & are monatomic.
Originally named the “inert gases”, b/c it was thought they formed no compounds.
Generally considered to be unreactive, b/c they have “closed-shell” configurations.
Krypton reacts with Fluorine to form KrF2
Xenon forms a wide range of compounds w/ O2 and F.
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Multiple Choice
What is the term for rows in the Periodic Table?
Matter
Element
Groups
Periods
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Multiple Choice
How many Periods are there in the Periodic Table
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Multiple Choice
How many Groups are there in the Periodic Table?
18
7
117
none
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Multiple Choice
What is the term for rows (horizontal) in a periodic table. There are 7 total
Matter
Element
Groups
Periods
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What's in each Element box?
Atomic Number: Tells you the amount of protons in the atom and usually identifies the element. (located at the top)
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What's in each Element box?
Chemical symbol: An abbreviation or short representation of the name of a chemical element. Usually consists of one or two letters (the first one being capitalized.)
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What's in each Element box?
Chemical name (the element): the name of the element.
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What's in each Element box?
Atomic mass: The total weight of an atom. (on the bottom)
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Multiple Select
Which of these below are CANNOT be an element? (check all that apply)
d
H
He
HE
C
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Multiple Choice
What is the chemical symbol for Iron?
I
i
Fe
FE
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Multiple Choice
What is the symbol for gold?
G
Au
g
Go
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Multiple Select
What are the two characteristics of matter?
has elements and compounds
has mass but no volume
has mass and takes up space
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