Chemistry: The Periodic Table & Electron Configuration
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Who created a table of elements in 1869 based on similar chemical properties?

  • Strutt
  • Mosley
  • Mendeleev (correct)
  • Ramsay
  • What is the periodic law?

  • The properties of elements are based on atomic mass.
  • The properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic number. (correct)
  • Elements with similar properties are arranged randomly.
  • None of the above.
  • What did Mosley modify in Mendeleev's periodic table?

  • Removed noble gases.
  • Made it a function of increasing atomic number. (correct)
  • Made it a function of increasing atomic mass.
  • Organized elements randomly.
  • What is the atomic number?

    <p>Number of protons in an atom</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is atomic mass?

    <h1>of protons + neutrons</h1> Signup and view all the answers

    Who discovered the first noble gases in 1894?

    <p>Strutt and Ramsay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic do noble gases have?

    <p>They have a full valence electron energy shell.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many families are on the periodic table?

    <p>18</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What family is known as Family 1 in the periodic table?

    <p>Alkali metals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do we call the family in column 17 of the periodic table?

    <p>Halogen family</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The family in column 18 contains the least reactive elements known as ______.

    <p>Noble gases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is an octet?

    <p>Full valence shell or 8 electrons in a shell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following blocks with their sub-orbital characteristics:

    <p>s block = 2 sub-orbitals p block = 3 sub-orbitals d block = 5 sub-orbitals f block = 7 sub-orbitals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Mendeleev and Periodic Table Development

    • Mendeleev created the first periodic table in 1869, organizing elements by chemical properties and atomic masses.
    • Mosley improved this table by ordering elements by increasing atomic number instead of atomic mass, enhancing predictability for new elements.

    Periodic Law

    • The periodic law states that the physical and chemical properties of elements vary periodically with their atomic number.
    • Elements exhibit similar properties at regular intervals when arranged by atomic number.

    Atomic Structure

    • Atomic number refers to the number of protons in an atom.
    • Atomic mass is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.

    Noble Gases

    • Discovered by Strutt and Ramsay in 1894, noble gases are a group of elements in column 18 of the periodic table.
    • They have full valence electron shells, making them the least reactive elements.

    Structure of the Periodic Table

    • The periodic table consists of rows (periods) and columns (families).
    • The first period has only "s" orbitals, while the second and third periods contain both "s" and "p" orbitals, with "p" having three sub-orbitals.
    • The fourth and fifth periods include "s," "d," and "p" orbitals. The "d" blocks have five sub-orbitals, whereas the sixth period introduces "f" orbitals with seven sub-orbitals.

    Electron Configuration in Periods

    • Each orbital can hold a maximum of 2 electrons.
    • Lanthanide series is the "f" block in the sixth period, while Actinide series is in the seventh period.

    Element Classification

    • There are 18 families (vertical columns) in the periodic table, with elements in each family sharing similar chemical properties.
    • Families 1 and 2 ("s" block) are highly reactive due to having 1 and 2 valence electrons, respectively.
    • Transitional metals (families 3-12) constitute the "d" block, while "p" block elements include families 13-18, comprising metals, metalloids, non-metals, and gases.

    Halogens and Noble Gases

    • The halogen family is found in column 17 and is highly reactive, missing one electron for a full valence shell.
    • Noble gases, located in column 18, are characterized by a complete valence shell (octet) and thus show minimal reactivity.

    Summary of Electron Shell Configuration

    • A full valence shell consists of 8 electrons (octet), which contributes to an element's reactivity and stability.

    Additional Elements

    • Synthetic elements are man-made in labs and are typically radioactive, meaning they emit energy.

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