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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metals?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of metals?
The electronic configuration of d-block elements is (n-1)d1-10 ns0-2.
The electronic configuration of d-block elements is (n-1)d1-10 ns0-2.
True
The tendency of an element to gain electrons is called ______ character.
The tendency of an element to gain electrons is called ______ character.
non-metallic
What is the name for elements that exhibit the properties of both metals and non-metals?
What is the name for elements that exhibit the properties of both metals and non-metals?
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Match the periodic table groups with their corresponding names:
Match the periodic table groups with their corresponding names:
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Which of the following statements is true about atomic radius across a period?
Which of the following statements is true about atomic radius across a period?
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Ionization enthalpy decreases down a group due to the increased distance between the outermost electron and the nucleus.
Ionization enthalpy decreases down a group due to the increased distance between the outermost electron and the nucleus.
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The energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state is called ______.
The energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state is called ______.
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What is the general electronic configuration of f-block elements?
What is the general electronic configuration of f-block elements?
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Which of the following is NOT a metalloid?
Which of the following is NOT a metalloid?
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Atomic radius increases down a group because the number of electron shells decreases.
Atomic radius increases down a group because the number of electron shells decreases.
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The elements in Group 17 are collectively called ______.
The elements in Group 17 are collectively called ______.
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How does the metallic character of elements change across a period?
How does the metallic character of elements change across a period?
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Which of the following has the smallest atomic radius?
Which of the following has the smallest atomic radius?
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A positively charged ion (cation) is larger than its corresponding neutral atom.
A positively charged ion (cation) is larger than its corresponding neutral atom.
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What did Henry Moseley discover about elements?
What did Henry Moseley discover about elements?
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Mendeleev's Periodic Table was able to accurately predict all future elements.
Mendeleev's Periodic Table was able to accurately predict all future elements.
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What are the two main classifications of elements in the periodic table?
What are the two main classifications of elements in the periodic table?
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The periodic table consists of ____ periods and ____ groups.
The periodic table consists of ____ periods and ____ groups.
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Match the following historical figures with their contributions:
Match the following historical figures with their contributions:
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What are the 'magic numbers' related to in the periodic table?
What are the 'magic numbers' related to in the periodic table?
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Mendeleev's table arranged 63 elements in columns only.
Mendeleev's table arranged 63 elements in columns only.
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What issue did Mendeleev face with isotopes in his periodic table?
What issue did Mendeleev face with isotopes in his periodic table?
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Which element has a higher first ionization enthalpy?
Which element has a higher first ionization enthalpy?
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Noble gases have negative values of electron gain enthalpy.
Noble gases have negative values of electron gain enthalpy.
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What happens to electron gain enthalpy as you move across a period from left to right?
What happens to electron gain enthalpy as you move across a period from left to right?
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Halogens have highly negative electron gain enthalpy because they are only one electron away from having a full outer shell. The energy change is _____ when an electron is added.
Halogens have highly negative electron gain enthalpy because they are only one electron away from having a full outer shell. The energy change is _____ when an electron is added.
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Match the following elements with their respective oxidation states:
Match the following elements with their respective oxidation states:
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Which of the following statements about electronegativity is true?
Which of the following statements about electronegativity is true?
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Electron gain enthalpy generally becomes less negative down a group.
Electron gain enthalpy generally becomes less negative down a group.
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What is the reason for the anomalous behavior of second-period elements?
What is the reason for the anomalous behavior of second-period elements?
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The oxides of alkali metals are typically _____ in nature.
The oxides of alkali metals are typically _____ in nature.
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Which of the following groups contains elements that are highly reactive?
Which of the following groups contains elements that are highly reactive?
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Which group of elements are known as alkali metals?
Which group of elements are known as alkali metals?
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The electronic configuration of p-block elements ends with p orbitals.
The electronic configuration of p-block elements ends with p orbitals.
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What is the primary characteristic of d-block elements?
What is the primary characteristic of d-block elements?
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The final electron of alkaline earth metals enters the ______.
The final electron of alkaline earth metals enters the ______.
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Match the following groups with their properties:
Match the following groups with their properties:
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Which of the following statements about noble gases is true?
Which of the following statements about noble gases is true?
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Hydrogen is classified as an alkaline earth metal.
Hydrogen is classified as an alkaline earth metal.
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Name an element from the f-block category.
Name an element from the f-block category.
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Elements in Group 15 are known as the ______ Group.
Elements in Group 15 are known as the ______ Group.
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What determines the period of an element in the periodic table?
What determines the period of an element in the periodic table?
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Silicon is crucial for electronics and semiconductors.
Silicon is crucial for electronics and semiconductors.
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The oxidation state exhibited by most f-block elements is ______.
The oxidation state exhibited by most f-block elements is ______.
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Match the following groups with their characteristics:
Match the following groups with their characteristics:
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Study Notes
Classification of Elements and Periodic Trends
- Understanding the elements is crucial for learning chemistry.
- Elements are classified based on their properties.
- The periodic table is the categorization of elements.
- Trends in properties are essential to understand, rather than each element's individual characteristics.
History of the Periodic Table
- 1789: Lavoisier classified 33 elements into metals, nonmetals, gases, and earths.
- 1829: Döbereiner proposed triads based on similar properties.
- 1865: Newlands formulated the Law of Octaves, where every 8th element shares similar characteristics.
- Around 1860: Mendeleev developed the Periodic Table based on atomic mass and chemical characteristics, including compound oxides and hydrides.
- 1913: Henry Moseley discovered atomic number, not atomic mass, is the fundamental property, revising the Periodic Table into the modern structure.
Advantages of Mendeleev's Periodic Table
- Organized 63 elements into rows (periods) and columns (groups).
- Used chemical properties of compounds like oxides and hydrides to classify elements.
- Predicted the existence of undiscovered elements like gallium and germanium.
Limitations of Mendeleev's Periodic Table
- Couldn't explain the position of isotopes.
- Some elements with higher atomic masses preceded those with lower atomic masses (e.g., cobalt and nickel).
- The position of hydrogen, with its unusual properties, resembling sometimes alkali metals and sometimes halogens, was problematic.
The Modern Periodic Law
- States that the physical and chemical properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers.
- The long form of the Periodic Table is widely used.
- The Periodic Table consists of seven periods (horizontal rows) and 18 groups (vertical columns).
Magic Numbers
- The number of elements in each period (2, 8, 8, 18, 18, 32) are "magic numbers".
- Elements with similar properties reappear with intervals of these magic numbers.
- Adding the magic number to an element's atomic number gives the atomic number of the element directly below it.
- The same magic number applies for all elements in a group due to their shared chemical properties.
IUPAC Nomenclature for Newly Discovered Elements
- As new elements are discovered, names and symbols are needed.
- Initially, discoverers could choose names, leading to conflicts.
- The IUPAC (International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry) established a standardized system for temporary names.
- Temporary names are assigned based on the element's atomic number.
- Confirmed elements receive permanent names and symbols, decided by IUPAC representatives.
Electronic Configuration and Group Number
- An element's period is determined by the highest value of its principal quantum number (n).
- The number of atomic orbitals in a period is given by n².
- Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons but different principal quantum numbers.
- Electronic configurations help determine group membership.
Block Classification
- Elements are categorized into four blocks (s, p, d, f) based on the orbital where the last electron enters.
- Elements within each block share similar chemical properties.
s-Block Elements
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Final electron enters the s-orbital.
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Groups 1 and 2 belong to the s-block.
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Alkali metals (Group 1) and alkaline earth metals (Group 2) are s-block elements.
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Alkali Metals (Group 1):
- Soft metals
- Highly reactive
- Low melting points
- Form strongly basic oxides.
- Exist as monovalent cations.
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Alkaline Earth Metals (Group 2):
- Hard, silvery-white to yellow metals
- Less reactive than alkali metals
- Higher melting points
- Form oxides less basic than alkali metal oxides
- Exist as divalent cations.
p-Block Elements
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Final electron enters the p-orbital.
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Groups 13 to 18 belong to the p-block.
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Diverse properties: nonmetals, metalloids, and metals.
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General p-block properties:
- Show a wide range of oxidation states.
- Variable reactivity.
- Form basic, acidic, or amphoteric oxides (depending on the element).
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Specific Group Properties: Detailed below.
d-Block Elements
- Final electron enters the d-orbital.
- Groups 3 to 12
f-Block Elements
- Final electron enters the f-orbital.
- Includes lanthanides and actinides.
- Inner transition elements placed below the main table.
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...(Detailed update of remaining sections, including specific p-block element properties, trends in atomic radius, ionization enthalpy, electron gain enthalpy, electronegativity, oxidation states, chemical reactivity, and anomalous behavior of second-period elements)
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Dive into the classification of elements and the historical development of the periodic table. Understanding the trends in properties and the contributions of various scientists leads to a comprehensive grasp of chemistry. This quiz covers essential concepts for any chemistry student.
