Revisuon Flashcards
(14 cards)
why are are atoms neutral
equal number of protons and electrons and opposite charge so balances out
mass number def
number of protons and neutrons
why do isotopes of an element have the same chemical properties
same number of electrons in the outer shell
how is periodic table organised
number of electrons increases as you go down the group
metal and non metal
what type of bonding in sodium chloride
ionic
what is an ion
atom with charge +-
what is an ionic bond
transfer of e- between metal and non metal
what happens when metals react
lose electrons
form ion
the more reactive a metal is
more vigorous reaction
more easily loses electron
cation
positive ion
metal + water
metal hydroxide + hydrogen
reversible reaction of water and its ions
H20->H+ + OH-
what does aqueous mean
dissolved in pure water
metal+ oxygen
metal oxide