Science Standard: Use the periodic table as a model to predict the properties of elements based on patterns of the electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms Learning Target: Identify patterns in how the elements are arranged on the periodic table

How many protons are there? How many electrons are there? How many neutrons are there?

Why is the atomic mass not whole number?

What is the same and what is different about these atoms?

There are the same number or protons There are different numbers of neutrons These are all lithium atoms but they do not all weigh the same

Isotopes There are the same number or protons There are different numbers of neutrons These are all lithium atoms but they do not all weigh the same

What is the same and what is different about these atoms? What are these atoms?

Draw a model of a sodium atom

Valence Electrons Electrons on the last energy shell (or ring) Can be no more than 8 electrons There is one valence electron

Determine the number of valence electrons for:

Determine the number of shells and the number of valence electrons for:

Science Standard: Use the periodic table as a model to predict the properties of elements based on patterns of the electrons in the outermost energy level of atoms Learning Target: Identify patterns in how the elements are arranged on the periodic table

Mendeleev's Original Table

Periodic Table Group: vertical column of elements (“family”) Period: horizontal row of elements

Periods Each row is called a “period” The elements in each period have the same number of shells

Groups Each column is called a “group” Each element in a group has the same number of electrons in their outer orbital, also known as “shells”. Except for He, it has 2 electrons The electrons in the outer shell are called “valence electrons”

Transition Metals Transition Metals have slightly different rules for shells and valence electrons. This is something you will learn about in High School Chemistry.

Lewis Structures 1) Find your element on the periodic table. 2) Determine the number of valence electrons. 3) This is how many electrons you will draw.

Lewis Structures Find out which group (column) your element is in. This will tell you the number of valence electrons your element has. You will only draw the valence electrons.

Groups - Review Each column is called a “group” Each element in a group has the same number of electrons in their outer orbital, also known as “shells”. Except for He, it has 2 electrons The electrons in the outer shell are called “valence electrons”

Lewis Structures 1) Write the element symbol. 2) Carbon is in the 4 th group, so it has 4 valence electrons. 3) Starting at the right, draw 4 electrons, or dots, counter- clockwise around the element symbol.

Lewis Structures 1) Check your work. 2) Using your periodic table, check that Carbon is in the 4 th group. 3) You should have 4 total electrons, or dots, drawn in for Carbon.

Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: a)H b)P c)Ca d)Ar e)Cl f)Al

Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: a)H b)P c)Ca d)Ar e)Cl f)Al

Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: a)H b)P c)Ca d)Ar e)Cl f)Al

Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: a)H b)P c)Ca d)Ar e)Cl f)Al

Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: a)H b)P c)Ca d)Ar e)Cl f)Al

Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: a)H b)P c)Ca d)Ar e)Cl f)Al

Lewis Structures On your worksheet, try these elements on your own: a)H b)P c)Ca d)Ar e)Cl f)Al

Periodic Table Group: vertical column of elements (“family”) Period: horizontal row of elements

Activity: get out your black and white copy of the periodic table.

On one side, color and label the metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. Another name for “metalloid” is “semi-metal”.

Transition metals alkali metals alkaline earth metals halogens noble gases lanthanides actinides Color and label the groups/families of elements on the other side of your paper. Remember to create a legend.

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Families on the Periodic Table Elements on the periodic table can be grouped into families bases on their chemical properties. Each family has a specific name to differentiate it from the other families in the periodic table.

ALKALI METALS Group 1 Hydrogen is not a member, it is a non- metal 1 electron in the outer shell Soft and silvery metals Very reactive, esp. with water Conduct electricity Image:

ALKALINE EARTH METALS Group 2 2 electrons in the outer shell White and malleable Reactive, but less than Alkali metals Conduct electricity

TRANSITION METALS Groups in the middle Good conductors of heat and electricity. Some are used for jewelry. The transition metals are able to put up to 32 electrons in their second to last shell. Can bond with many elements in a variety of shapes.

BORON FAMILY Group 3 3 electrons in the outer shell Most are metals Boron is a metalloid

CARBON FAMILY Group 4 4 electrons in the outer shell Contains metals, metalloids, and a non- metal Carbon (C)

NITROGEN FAMILY Group 5 5 electrons in the outer shell Can share electrons to form compounds Contains metals, metalloids, and non- metals

OXYGEN FAMILY Group 6 6 electrons in the outer shell Contains metals, metalloids, and non- metals Reactive

Halogens Group 7 7 electrons in the outer shell All are non- metals Very reactive are often bonded with elements from Group 1

Noble Gases Group 8 Exist as gases Non-metals 8 electrons in the outer shell = Full Helium (He) has only 2 electrons in the outer shell = Full Not reactive with other elements

Rare Earth Metals Some are Radioactive The rare earths are silver, silvery- white, or gray metals. Conduct electricity

Potassium

Helium is the exception in Group 8. Since it has just one shell, that shell can only fit 2 electrons instead of 8. It is in this group because all the elements have a full outer shell.