The modern periodic table (AQA GCSE Chemistry): Flashcards
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How is the modern periodic table arranged?
How is the modern periodic table arranged?
By atomic number (number of protons)
Periods in the periodic table
Periods in the periodic table
Horizontal rows
Groups in the periodic table
Groups in the periodic table
Vertical columns (numbered 1-7, plus group 0)
How many outer shell electrons do metals have?
How many outer shell electrons do metals have?
Few electrons
What metals do with electrons in ionic compounds
What metals do with electrons in ionic compounds
Lose electrons to form positive ions
What non-metals do with electrons in ionic compounds
What non-metals do with electrons in ionic compounds
Gain electrons to form negative ions
What non-metals do with electrons in covalent compounds
What non-metals do with electrons in covalent compounds
Share electrons
Do all metals conduct electricity?
Do all metals conduct electricity?
Yes
Why elements in same group have similar properties
Why elements in same group have similar properties
Same number of outer electrons
How to find group number from electronic structure
How to find group number from electronic structure
Count outer shell electrons - this equals group number
How Mendeleev arranged elements
How Mendeleev arranged elements
By atomic weight
Why is atomic number better than atomic weight for ordering?
Why is atomic number better than atomic weight for ordering?
Solved problems with element order in Mendeleev's table
Which metal is not solid at room temperature?
Which metal is not solid at room temperature?
Mercury