Period 3 Elements Flashcards Preview

A Level Inorganic And Physical Chemistry > Period 3 Elements > Flashcards

Flashcards in Period 3 Elements Deck (9)
Loading flashcards...
1
Q

Sodium reaction with water

A

2Na + 2 H2O = 2NaOH + H2
Fizzes
Yellow orange flame

2
Q

Sodium reaction with oxygen

A

4Na + O2 = 2 Na2O
Yellow orange flame
white powder

3
Q

Magnesium reaction with water vs steam

A

Steam: Mg + H2O = MgO + H2
white flame + white powder
Water: Mg + 2 H2O = Mg(OH)2 + H2
very slow reaction

4
Q

Magnesium reaction with oxygen

A

2Mg + O2 = 2MgO
White flame
White powder

5
Q

Aluminium reaction with oxygen

A

4 Al + 3 O2 = 2 Al2O3
white flame
white powder

6
Q

Silicon reaction with oxygen

A

Si + O2 = SiO2
White flame
White powder

7
Q

Phosphorus reaction with oxygen

A

P4 + 5 O2 = P4O10
Very bright white flame
white powder

8
Q

Sulfur reaction with oxygen

A

S + O2 = SO2
Blue flame
choking gas

9
Q

Chlorine reaction with water

A

Cl2 + H2O = HCl + HOCl
(Reversible reaction)
Pale green solution