Periodic Classification of Elements
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Which element is considered similar to lithium (Li) according to Newlands' Law of Octaves?

  • Calcium (Ca)
  • Potassium (K)
  • Beryllium (Be)
  • Sodium (Na) (correct)
  • Newlands' Law of Octaves is applicable to all known elements at that time.

    False (B)

    What is the significance of atomic mass in Newlands' classification method?

    Atomic mass was made the basis of classification.

    According to Newlands' Law of Octaves, every ______ element exhibits properties similar to the first one.

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

    Match the following elements with their corresponding atomic masses according to Newlands’ Law of Octaves:

    <p>Lithium (Li) = 7 Beryllium (Be) = 9 Fluorine (F) = 19 Sodium (Na) = 23</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Mendeleev emphasize when classifying elements?

    <p>Properties of elements (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mendeleev arranged the elements based on their atomic numbers.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the statement known as Mendeleev's Periodic Law?

    <p>The chemical and physical properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic masses.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Mendeleev left vacant positions in his periodic table for elements that were yet to be __________.

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

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Periodic Law = Properties of elements repeat periodically Atomic Mass = Mass of an atom expressed in atomic mass units Elements = Substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances Mendeleev = Russian chemist who created the periodic table</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Periodic Classification of Elements

    • Elements with similar electronic configurations share similar chemical properties
    • By the mid-1800s, nearly 60 elements were known. A need for systematic classification arose
    • Early classifications included grouping elements as metals and non-metals, but this was limited.
    • Dobereiner's triads: Grouping elements with similar properties into sets of three (e.g., lithium, sodium, potassium). Atomic mass of the middle element was roughly the average of the other two.
    • Newlands' law of octaves: Arranging elements in increasing order of atomic mass, observing similar properties repeating every eighth element. Limited to elements with low atomic numbers.
    • Mendeleev's periodic table: Arranging elements in order of increasing atomic mass; elements with similar properties are placed in columns (groups).Left blank spaces to predict new elements.
      • Based on atomic weight, but some anomalies remained.
    • Modern periodic table: Arranging elements in order of increasing atomic number.
      • Basis now atomic number rather than atomic mass
      • Elements are arranged by similar properties with gaps showing undiscovered elements. Predicting their properties.

    Modern Periodic Law

    • Chemical and physical properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers.
    • Atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.
    • Modern periodic table reflects the periodicity of properties based on atomic numbers.
    • Main features include: periods and groups.

    Periodic Properties

    • Atomic size: The distance from the nucleus to the outermost electron shell.
      • Decreases across a period (left to right) due to increasing nuclear charge.
      • Increases down a group due to increasing number of electron shells.
    • Metallic character: The tendency to lose electrons and form positive ions (cations).
      • Decreases across a period (left to right) due to increasing nuclear charge.
      • Increases down a group due to increasing atomic size and decreased effective nuclear charge.

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    Explore the systematic classification of elements from early models to the modern periodic table. This quiz covers key theories, including Dobereiner's triads and Mendeleev's periodic table, which laid the foundation for our understanding of chemical properties based on electronic configurations. Test your knowledge of the historical development of the periodic table.

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