Chemistry: Chapter 5 - The Periodic Law

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What is the Periodic Law?

The arrangement of elements based on valence electrons

The arrangement of elements based on atomic mass

The arrangement of elements based on electronegativity

The arrangement of elements based on atomic number (correct)

What are the Lanthanides?

Elements with atomic numbers from 90 to 103

Elements in group 18 of the periodic table

Elements in group 1 of the periodic table

Elements with atomic numbers from 58 to 71 (correct)

What defines the Actinides?

Elements in group 18 of the periodic table

Elements with atomic numbers from 58 to 71

Elements in group 1 of the periodic table

Elements with atomic numbers from 90 to 103 (correct)

What are the Alkali metals?

Elements in group 1 of the periodic table Signup and view all the answers

Which region of the periodic table do elements with similar properties fall into?

Same column or group Signup and view all the answers

What organizes the elements in order of their atomic numbers?

Periodic Table Signup and view all the answers

Which group of elements is known as the Alkaline-Earth metals?

Group 2 Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Transition Elements?

Typical metallic properties Signup and view all the answers

Which group of elements do the Halogens belong to?

Group 17 Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of ionization energy?

The energy required to remove one electron from a neutral atom Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of cation?

A positive ion Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of electronegativity?

A measure of the tendency of an atom to attract electrons from another atom Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of anion?

A negative ion Signup and view all the answers

What defines Atomic Radius?

The distance between the nucleus and the edge of the electron cloud Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of valence electrons?

The electrons available to be lost, gained, or shared in the formation of chemical compounds Signup and view all the answers

What defines Ion?

An atom or group of bonded atoms that has a positive or negative charge Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Periodic Law

The Periodic Law states that the chemical properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers.
This means that elements with similar properties appear at regular intervals in the periodic table.

Lanthanides

The Lanthanides are a series of 15 metallic elements with atomic numbers 57 to 71.
They are located at the bottom of the periodic table and are often grouped with the elements Scandium and Yttrium.
They are characterized by their similar chemical properties and are often difficult to separate from each other.

Actinides

Actinides are a series of 15 radioactive elements with atomic numbers 89 to 103.
They are placed at the bottom of the periodic table and share similarities with the Lanthanides in their properties.
All Actinides are radioactive and are typically found in trace amounts in nature.

Alkali Metals

Alkali metals are a group of elements located in Group 1 (IA) of the periodic table.
They are soft, highly reactive metals that readily lose their outermost electron to form cations with a +1 charge.
Examples include Lithium (Li), Sodium (Na), Potassium (K), Rubidium (Rb), Cesium (Cs), and Francium (Fr).

Similar Properties

Elements with similar properties fall into the same groups (columns) of the periodic table.
Elements within a group have the same number of valence electrons, which are the electrons in the outermost shell.

Organization of Elements

The periodic table organizes elements in order of their atomic numbers.
This determines the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.

Alkaline-Earth Metals

Alkaline-Earth metals are a group of elements located in Group 2 (IIA) of the periodic table.
They are reactive metals that readily lose their two outermost electrons to form cations with a +2 charge.

Transition Elements

Transition Elements are located in Groups 3 to 12 (IIIB to IIB) of the periodic table.
They are characterized by their ability to form ions with multiple charges, contributing to their diverse chemical properties.

Halogens

Halogens are nonmetallic elements found in Group 17 (VIIA) of the periodic table.
They are highly reactive and have a strong tendency to gain an electron to form anions with a -1 charge.

Ionization Energy

Ionization energy is the minimum energy required to remove an electron from a gaseous atom in its ground electronic state.
Higher ionization energy makes it harder to remove an electron.

Cation

A cation is a positively charged ion formed when an atom loses one or more electrons.

Electronegativity

Electronegativity is a measure of an atom’s ability to attract electrons towards itself when forming a chemical bond.

Anion

An anion is a negatively charged ion formed when an atom gains one or more electrons.

Atomic Radius

Atomic radius is the distance from the nucleus of an atom to its outermost electron shell.

Valence Electrons

Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom, and are responsible for chemical bonding.

Ion

An ion is an atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive or negative charge.

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