Topic 1.2.1 - The periodic table Flashcards
1
Q
What does the period an element is in tell you about electronic configuration?
A
The period number is the quantum shell its last electron is in
2
Q
What does the group an element is in tell you about its electronic configuration?
A
The number of electrons in the last 2 subshells.
3
Q
What 2 groups are in the s block?
A
1 and 2
4
Q
what elements are in the d block?
A
transition metals
5
Q
What groups are in the p block?
A
3 to 8
6
Q
What does the block an element is in tell us about its electronic configuration?
A
The block its in is the subshell its highest electron is in.
eg oxygen = p block
1s2 2s2 2p4
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