Unit 3- The Periodic Table Flashcards
(13 cards)
Who invented the law of octaves?
Newlands
What was the law of octaves?
Noticed every eighth element was similar so put them into columns of 7
What did Mendeleev do?
Left gaps to predict new elements
What 3 factors do transition metal have?
Less reactive than group 1
High melting points
Good conductors
Where are the alkali metals?
In group 1
As you go down group 1 ……….
They get more reactive
Alkali metals only form which bond?
Ionic
What do the first 3 alkali metals react with water to make?
Hydroxides
What do hydroxides dissolve in water to make?
Alkali solution
As you go down group 7 ………..
They get less reactive
What are group 7 elements called?
Halogens
What do halogens bond with metals creating a -1 ion make?
Halides
What could they organise the elements into in the early 1800’s?
Atomic mass and physical appearance