Groups and Reactivities Flashcards
(3 cards)
1
Q
Group 1 reactivity explanation
A
Increases as you go down
No. of shells increase, outer electron further away from nucleus and so attraction is weaker meaning easier to lose e-
2
Q
Group 7 Reactivity explanation
A
Decreases as you go down
No. of shells increase, outer e- further from nucleus and so attraction is weaker and so harder for atom to gain one e-
3
Q
Why is group 0 Inert?
A
Full outer shell
