1. The Periodic Table of The Elements

2. The Periodic Table Arrangement of the known elements based on atomic number and chemical and physical properties Arrangement of the known elements based on atomic number and chemical and physical properties Divided into three basic categories: Divided into three basic categories: Metals Metals Non-Metals Non-Metals Metalloids Metalloids

3. Basic Organization The periodic table is organized by: Atomic structure Atomic structure Atomic number Atomic number Chemical and physical properties Chemical and physical properties

4. Uses of The Periodic Table The periodic table is useful in predicting: Chemical behavior of the elements Chemical behavior of the elements Trends Trends Properties of the elements Properties of the elements

5. Atomic Structure Review Atoms are made of protons, electrons, and neutrons. Atoms are made of protons, electrons, and neutrons. Elements are atoms of only one type. Elements are atoms of only one type. Elements are identified by the atomic number (# of protons in the nucleus). Elements are identified by the atomic number (# of protons in the nucleus).

6. Energy Levels Review Electrons are arranged in a region around the nucleus called an electron cloud. Energy levels are located within the cloud. Electrons are arranged in a region around the nucleus called an electron cloud. Energy levels are located within the cloud. At least one energy level and as many as seven energy levels exist in atoms. At least one energy level and as many as seven energy levels exist in atoms.

7. Energy Levels Review Electrons in levels farther away from the nucleus have more energy. Electrons in levels farther away from the nucleus have more energy. Inner levels will fill first before outer levels. Inner levels will fill first before outer levels.

8. Energy Levels & Valence Electrons Energy levels hold a specific amount of electrons: Energy levels hold a specific amount of electrons: 1 st level = up to 2 1 st level = up to 2 2 nd level = up to 8 2 nd level = up to 8 3 rd level = up to 8 (first 18 elements only) 3 rd level = up to 8 (first 18 elements only)

9. Energy Levels & Valence Electrons The electrons in the outermost level are called valence electrons. The electrons in the outermost level are called valence electrons. Determine reactivity - how elements will react with others to form compounds Determine reactivity - how elements will react with others to form compounds The outermost level does not usually fill completely with electrons. The outermost level does not usually fill completely with electrons.

10. Using the Table to Identify Valence Electrons Elements are grouped into vertical columns because they have similar properties. Elements are grouped into vertical columns because they have similar properties. These are called groups or families. These are called groups or families. Groups are numbered 1–18. Groups are numbered 1–18.

11. Using the Table to Identify Valence Electrons Group numbers can help you determine the number of valence electrons: Group numbers can help you determine the number of valence electrons: Group 1 has 1 valence electron. Group 1 has 1 valence electron. Group 2 has 2 valence electrons. Group 2 has 2 valence electrons. Groups 3–12 are transition metals and commonly have 1 or 2 valence electrons, but may have more. Groups 3–12 are transition metals and commonly have 1 or 2 valence electrons, but may have more.

12. Using the Table to Identify Valence Electrons (cont.) Groups 13–18 have 10 fewer than the group number. For example: Groups 13–18 have 10 fewer than the group number. For example: Group 13 has 3 valence electrons. Group 13 has 3 valence electrons. Group 15 has 5 valence electrons. Group 15 has 5 valence electrons. Group 18 has 8 valence electrons. Group 18 has 8 valence electrons.

13. Elements & Reactivity Reactivity is a chemical property that determines how elements will react with others to form compounds. Reactivity is a chemical property that determines how elements will react with others to form compounds.

14. Elements & Reactivity What makes an element reactive? What makes an element reactive? ● Number of valence electrons each atom has ● When outer levels are full, atoms are stable. ● When they are not full, they react: ● Gain, lose, or share electrons

15. Elements & Reactivity The most reactive metals are the elements in Groups 1 and 2. The most reactive metals are the elements in Groups 1 and 2. Elements in Group 1 need seven more electrons to fill their outer level. Elements in Group 1 need seven more electrons to fill their outer level. Elements in Group 2 need six more electrons to fill their outer level. Elements in Group 2 need six more electrons to fill their outer level. These groups are known as the “givers” because they easily give up their valence electrons to make a compound. These groups are known as the “givers” because they easily give up their valence electrons to make a compound.

16. Elements & Reactivity The most reactive nonmetals are the elements in Groups 16 and 17. The most reactive nonmetals are the elements in Groups 16 and 17. Elements in Group 16 only need two more electrons to fill their outer level. Elements in Group 16 only need two more electrons to fill their outer level. Elements in Group 17 only need one more electron to fill their outer level. Elements in Group 17 only need one more electron to fill their outer level. These groups are known as the “takers” because they easily receive valence electrons to make a compound. These groups are known as the “takers” because they easily receive valence electrons to make a compound.

17. Groups Groups run vertically in the periodic table. Groups run vertically in the periodic table. They are numbered from 1–18. They are numbered from 1–18. Elements in the same groups have the same number of valence electrons in the outer energy level with the exception of some transition metals. Elements in the same groups have the same number of valence electrons in the outer energy level with the exception of some transition metals. Grouped elements behave chemically in similar ways. Grouped elements behave chemically in similar ways.

18. Group 1: Alkali Metals Contains: Metals Contains: Metals Valence Electrons: 1 Valence Electrons: 1 Reactivity: Very reactive Reactivity: Very reactive Properties: Properties: Solids Solids Soft Soft React violently with water React violently with water Shiny Shiny Low density Low density

19. Group 2: Alkaline-Earth Metals Contains: Metals Contains: Metals Valence Electrons: 2 Valence Electrons: 2 Reactivity: Very reactive, but less reactive than alkali metals (Group 1) Reactivity: Very reactive, but less reactive than alkali metals (Group 1) Properties: Properties: Solids Solids Silver colored Silver colored More dense than alkali metals More dense than alkali metals

20. Groups 3-12 Transition Metals Contain: Metals Contain: Metals Valence electrons: Commonly 1 or 2 Valence electrons: Commonly 1 or 2 Reactivity: Less reactive than alkali and alkaline-earth metals Reactivity: Less reactive than alkali and alkaline-earth metals Properties: Properties: Higher density Higher density Good conductors of heat and electricity Good conductors of heat and electricity

21. Groups 3-12 Transition Metals Below Main Table Contain: The Lanthanide and Actinide Series Contain: The Lanthanide and Actinide Series These two rows are pulled out of sequence and placed below the main table to keep the table from being too wide. These two rows are pulled out of sequence and placed below the main table to keep the table from being too wide. Lanthanides are #’s 58–71. Lanthanides are #’s 58–71. Actinides are #’s 90–103. Actinides are #’s 90–103.

22. Groups 3-12 Rare Earth Elements ~ Lanthanides Lanthanides follow the transition metal # 57 Lanthanum in Period 6 Lanthanides follow the transition metal # 57 Lanthanum in Period 6 Valence electrons: Commonly 3 Valence electrons: Commonly 3 Reactivity: Very reactive Reactivity: Very reactive Properties: Properties: ● High luster, but tarnish easily ● High conductivity for electricity ● Very small differences between them

23. Groups 3-12 Rare Earth Elements ~ Actinides Actinides follow the transition metal # 89 Actinium in Period 7 Actinides follow the transition metal # 89 Actinium in Period 7 Valence electrons: Commonly 3 (but up to 6) Valence electrons: Commonly 3 (but up to 6) Reactivity: Unstable Reactivity: Unstable All are radioactive. All are radioactive. Most are made in laboratories. Most are made in laboratories.

24. Metalloids A zig-zag line that separates metals from metalloids A zig-zag line that separates metals from metalloids Elements from Groups 13–17 contain some metalloids. Elements from Groups 13–17 contain some metalloids. These elements have characteristics of metals and non-metals. These elements have characteristics of metals and non-metals.

25. Group 13: Boron Group Group 13: Boron Group Group 13: Boron Group Contains: 1 metalloid and 4 metals Contains: 1 metalloid and 4 metals Valence Electrons: 3 Valence Electrons: 3 Reactivity: Reactive Reactivity: Reactive Other shared properties: Other shared properties: Solid at room temperature Solid at room temperature

26. Group 14: Carbon Group Contains: 1 non-metal, 2 metalloids, and 3 metals Contains: 1 non-metal, 2 metalloids, and 3 metals Valence Electrons: 4 Valence Electrons: 4 Reactivity: Varies Reactivity: Varies Other shared properties: Other shared properties: Solid at room temperature Solid at room temperature

27. Group 15: Nitrogen Group Contains: 2 non-metals, 2 metalloids, and 1 metal Contains: 2 non-metals, 2 metalloids, and 1 metal Valence electrons: 5 Valence electrons: 5 Reactivity: Varies Reactivity: Varies Other shared properties: Other shared properties: All but N are solid at room temperature. All but N are solid at room temperature.

28. Group 16: Oxygen Group Contains: 3 non-metals, 1 metalloid, and 2 metals Contains: 3 non-metals, 1 metalloid, and 2 metals Valence Electrons: 6 Valence Electrons: 6 Reactivity: Reactive Reactivity: Reactive Other shared properties: Other shared properties: All but O are solid at room temperature. All but O are solid at room temperature.

29. Groups 17: Halogens Contain: Non-metals Contain: Non-metals Valence Electrons: 7 Valence Electrons: 7 Reactivity: Very reactive Reactivity: Very reactive Other shared properties Other shared properties ● Poor conductors of electric current ● React violently with alkali metals to form salts ● Never found uncombined in nature

30. Group 18: Noble Gases Contains: Non-metals Contains: Non-metals Valence Electrons: 8 (2 for He) Valence Electrons: 8 (2 for He) Reactivity: Unreactive (least reactive group) Reactivity: Unreactive (least reactive group) Other shared properties: Other shared properties: Colorless, odorless gases at room temperature Colorless, odorless gases at room temperature Outermost energy level full Outermost energy level full All found in atmosphere All found in atmosphere

31. Hydrogen Stands Apart H is set apart because its properties do not match any single group. H is set apart because its properties do not match any single group. Valence electrons: 1 Valence electrons: 1 Reactivity: Very reactive, but loses or shares the 1 electron easily Reactivity: Very reactive, but loses or shares the 1 electron easily Properties: Properties: Similar to those of non-metals rather than metals Similar to those of non-metals rather than metals

32. Periods Periods run horizontally across the periodic table. Periods run horizontally across the periodic table. Periods are numbered 1–7. Periods are numbered 1–7. All elements in a period will have the same number of energy levels, which contain electrons. Examples: All elements in a period will have the same number of energy levels, which contain electrons. Examples: Period 1 atoms have 1 energy level. Period 1 atoms have 1 energy level. Period 2 atoms have 2 energy levels. Period 2 atoms have 2 energy levels. Period 5 atoms have 5 energy levels. Period 5 atoms have 5 energy levels.

33. Periods (cont.) In elements 1-20, moving from left to right across a period, each element has one more electron in the outer shell of its atom than the element before it. (You will learn about the others in HS Chemistry.) In elements 1-20, moving from left to right across a period, each element has one more electron in the outer shell of its atom than the element before it. (You will learn about the others in HS Chemistry.) This leads to a fairly regular pattern of change in the chemical behavior of the elements across a period. This leads to a fairly regular pattern of change in the chemical behavior of the elements across a period.