The periodic table and chemical reactions Flashcards
1
Q
What do the elements in a period have the same number of?
A
The same number of occupied energy levels or shells
2
Q
What happens when an element from group 1 reacts with water?
A
A metal hydroxide and hydrogen are formed
3
Q
What does an ionic bond involve?
A
Moving electrons between atoms
4
Q
What is an ionic bond?
A
A force of attraction between oppositely charged ions
5
Q
What happens when ions form from atoms
A
Metal atoms lose electrons to form positive ions
6
Q
What does a covalent bond involve?
A
Sharing electrons between atoms
