Why elements react
Describe what happens when metals and non-metals react in terms of electrons. Explain why noble gases don't react and describe and explain the physical property trends of Group 0.
Why elements react
Describe what happens when metals and non-metals react in terms of electrons. Explain why noble gases don't react and describe and explain the physical property trends of Group 0.
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- Explain the difference between metals and non-metals in terms of reactions and electrons
- Explain why Group 0 do not react in terms of electrons
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6 Questions
Q1.
What is the overal charge of an atom?
negative
positive
Q2.
Atoms of elements contain equal numbers of protons and .
Q3.
A change in the number of which subatomic particle changes the element?
electron
neutron
nucleus
Q4.
What would the electronic configuration for an element with 17 electrons be?
2, 10, 5
2, 15
2, 6, 9
Q5.
How does the size of atoms change as you go down a group in the periodic table?
get smaller
stay the same size
Q6.
In which group of the periodic table would you find these elements: helium, neon, argon and krypton?
Group 1 - alkali metals
Group 2 - alkali earth metals
Group 7 - halogens
6 Questions
Q1.
What is the name given to an atom that has become charged?
Q2.
Which subatomic particle has an atom lost or gained in order to become an ion?
neutron
nucleus
proton
Q3.
What charge will an ion have if it has lost electrons?
Q4.
The noble gases are chemically inert. What does chemically inert mean?
inflammable
insoluble
unsaturated
Q5.
What charge do non-metal ions usually have?
neutral
positive
positive or negative
Q6.
Which of the following ions would have a positive charge?
protons = 10, neutrons = 10, electrons = 10
protons = 12, neutrons= 12, electrons = 12
protons = 9, neutrons = 10, electrons = 10