Atomic Theory 1 Flashcards
(36 cards)
Element
Substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means
Atomic number (above)
Number of protons present in the nucleus of an atom
Mass number (not in periodic table)
Protons + neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
Metal
Any element that loses electrons to form a positive ion
Isotopes
Atoms of the same element that have the same atomic number ever different mass numbers
Relative atomic mass number (Ar)
Average mass of an atom of an element compared to 1/12 the mass of the carbon - 12 isotope, taking relative abundance’s of the naturally occurring isotopes into account
Relative molecular mass (Mr)
Average mass of a molecule of a compound compared to 1/12 the mass of the carbon-12 isotope, taking relative abundance’s of the naturally occurring isotopes into account
Metal + oxygen =
Metal oxide
Reactive metal (Grp 1/2) + H2O
Hydrogen gas + metal hydroxide
How are elements arranged horizontally?
In periods
How are elements arranged vertically?
In groups
What does the number of electrons in the outer shell give rise to?
Valency
Valency?
Number of chemical bonds an element can make
Name of group 1
Alkali metals
Name of Group 2
Alkaline earth metals
Name of group 7
Halogens
Name of group 0
Noble gases
Valency of group 1
1
Valency of group 2
2
Valency of group 3
3
Valency of group 4
(Usually) 4
Valency of group 5
(Usually) 3
Valency of group 6
(Usually) 2
Valency of group 7
1