Title: The Periodic Table
1The Periodic Table
2Dmitri Ivanovich Mendeleev1834-1907
Born in Siberia, the last of at least 14
children, Dmitri Mendeleev revolutionized our
understanding of the properties of atoms and
created a table that probably adorns every
chemistry classroom in the world.
3Arrangements
- Periods Rows determines the number of energy
levels in an atom - Lanthanide Series (57-71) rare earth elements
- Actinide Series (89-109) radioactive elements
4Lanthanide Series Rare Earth Elements
- Not as rare as once thought
- The lanthanides have many scientific and
industrial uses. Their compounds are used as
catalysts in the production of petroleum and
synthetic products. Lanthanides are used in
lamps, lasers, magnets, phosphors, motion picture
projectors, and X-ray intensifying screens.
5Cerium
Lanthanum
6Actinide Series - Radioactive
They are all radioactive and some are not found
in nature. Some of the elements with higher
atomic numbers have only been made in labs.
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8Arrangements (cont.)
- Groups or Families arranged according to the
number of electrons in the outer energy level - IA or 1 alkali metals
- IIA or 2 alkali earth metals
- VIIB or 17 halogens
- VIII or 18 noble gases inert gases
9Alkali Metals
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- Very reactive
- One electron in the outer shell
- Shiny
- Light weight
10Alkali Metals Properties
- Very reactive
- Explode when exposed to water
- Do not occur in nature
- One electron in outer shell
- Softer then most metals
- tarnish rapidly even in dry air
- good conductors of heat and electricity
11Sodium
12Alkaline Earth Metals
So we just
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- Two electrons in the outer shell
- Fairly reactive (not as reactive as Alkali metals
13Properties of Alkali Earth Metals
- Have an oxidation number of 2
- Very reactive
- Not as reactive as Alkali metals
- Not found in nature
- Two electrons in outer shell
- Soft metal
- Low-density
14Magnesium - Mg
Magnesium tarnishes slightly in air, and finely
divided magnesium readily ignites upon heating in
air and burns with a dazzling white flame.
Normally magnesium is coated with a layer of
oxide, MgO, that protects magnesium from air and
water.
15The Halogens
They have seven electrons in their outer shell.
They are all just one electron shy of having full
shells. Because they are so close to being
happy, they have the trait of combining with
many different elements. You will often find them
bonding with metals and elements from Group One
of the periodic table.
16Halogens
The Halogens are a generally nasty bunch. Think
toxic choking fumes. But in compounds with the
similarly strong-willed alkali earths, they can
be delicious.
Fluorine
F
17Halogen Properties
- Non-metallic
- halogen meaning salt-former
- Have 7 electrons in their outer shell
- Oxidation number of -1
- At room temperature, exist in a solid, liquid,
and gas form
18Inert Gases - Noble Gases
All of the inert gases have full outer shells
with eight electrons. Oh wait! That's not totally
correct. At the top of the inert gases is little
helium (He) with a shell that is full with two
electrons. The fact that their outer shells are
full means they are quite happy not reacting with
other elements.
19Properties of the Noble Gases
- Oxidation number of 0
- Have maximum number of electrons in outer shell
- Stable
- unreactive
20Metals vs Nonmetals
21Metalloids