The Periodic Table and Periodicity Part 2
In our last class . . . We examined 4 different groups (or families) the Alkalai Metals (Group 1) the Alkaline Earth Metals (Group 2) the Halogens (Group 17) the Noble Gases (Group 18)
In our last class . . . We also looked at 3 different classes of elements the Lathanides and Actinides (4f, 5f or the inner Transition Metals) the Transition Metals (the d block, 3d, 4d, 5d, 6d) the Metalloids (B, Si, P, As, Se, Te) While the chemistry of the elements in the d and f blocks is very rich we don’t examine it much more in this course. We devote much of our attention to the s block (Groups 1 and 2) and the p block (Groups 13 – 18). Yesterday we looked at some interesting features of the metalloids, the halogens and the noble gases, today we will examine the rest.
Remember the Trends!
Remember the Trends! What element is the easiest to ionize (make a +1 cation)? Which non-noble gas element is the least metallic? Which is larger Chlorine or Bromine? Which is more metallic, Pd or Pt? Fr Fluorine Bromine Platinum
Let's Talk Valence In our upcoming unit on Chemical Bonding we will only be examining the elements of the s and p blocks. Therefore we need to address the new term VALENCE. Valence refers to the number of electrons an atom has in its outermost layer. Furthermore the maximum number of valence electrons an atom (remember just the s and p blocks now) can have is 8. (Groups 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18) It’s the valence electrons that are used to bond with other atoms.
Let's Talk Valence Consider Be and O: Be has e- configuration: 1s22s2, because the highest energy level (n=2) has 2 electrons in it, we say Be has 2 valence electrons. O has e- configuration 1s22s22p4, because the highest energy level (n=2) has 6 electrons in it, we say O has 6 valence electrons. How many valence electrons does P have? Does Sb have? Does As have? How many valence electrons does Ga have? Does Al have? Does B have? What do you notice? Atoms of the same group have the same number of valence electrons.
The Families The Boron Family Group 13 contains: B, Al, Ga, In and Tl. Each element has 3 valence electrons. Electronic configurations of 2s22p1, 3s23p1 etc. Boron is a metalloid, the rest are considered metals. The elements of Group 13 typically form compounds with H and the non-metals (light blue).
The Families The Carbon Family Group 14 contains: C, Si, Ge, Sn, and Pb. Each element has 4 valence electrons. Electronic configurations of 2s22p2, 3p23p2 etc. Carbon readily forms 4 bonds. This versatility is the basis for its presence in living things. The elements of Group 14 typically form compounds with H and the non-metals (light blue). Silicon (metal) Silicone (polymer)
The Families The Nitrogen Family Group 15 contains: N, P, As, Sb and Bi. Each element has 5 valence electrons. Electronic configurations of 2s22p3, 3p23p3 etc. Nitrogen and the rest of Group 15 readily from 3 bonds (we will examine in detail later). The elements of Group 15 typically form compounds with H and the non-metals (light blue). The active medicinal ingredient in Pepto-Bismol is bismuth. Based on the other metals in its family and our it why is this weird?
The Families The Oxygen Family Group 16 contains: O, S, Se, Te and Po. Each element has 6 valence electrons. Electronic configurations of 2s22p4, 3p23p4 etc. Oxygen and the rest of the group readily form 2 bonds. Oxygen and Sulfur form bonds with other non-metals but also readily with metals. When a metal reacts with oxygen we use the term oxidation. Iron, Fe Rust, Fe2O3
The Families The Halogens Group 17 contains: F, Cl, Br, I and At. Each element has 7 valence electrons. Electronic configurations of 2s22p5, 3p23p5 etc. Group 17 usually only form 1 bond with another element. These non-metals typically form compounds with metals. Table salt, NaCl Fluoride, NaF or H2SiF6
Remember the Trends!
Your Assignment Complete the Periodic Table Detectives Activity. You may use your notes, your textbook or ask me to flip to any slide in wither yesterday or today’s presentation.