The Periodic Table

Lesson Objectives:

Describe the Periodic Table in terms of the arrangement of elements by increasing atomic number, in periods and in groups. Explain how periodicity is a repeating pattern across different periods. Explain how atoms of elements in a group have similar outershell electron structures, resulting in similar properties. Describe the variation in electron structures across Periods 2 and 3.

Key Words: Group, period, periodicity, trends, patterns.

The Periodic Table

Group: vertical columns in the periodic table. Elements in a group have similar chemical properties and their atoms have the same number of outer shell electrons

Period: horizontal row of elements in the periodic table. Elements show changing trends across a period.

Lesson Objectives:

Periodicity: IEs and Atomic Radii and boiling points

Explain that ionisation energy depends upon: atomic radius; electron shielding; and nuclear charge.
Describe the variation of the first ionisation energies and atomic radii of elements across a period and down a group. Describe the variation in both melting and boiling points for the elements of Periods 2 and 3. Key Words: periodicity, ionisation energy, atomic radius, electron shielding,

Variation in 1st IEs and Atomic Radii

Three factors affect the value of ionisation energies. Nuclear charge Distance from the nucleus Electron shielding.
First ionisation energies of the first 20 elements

First ionisation energies of the first 20 elements

What trends can you notice from the graph? Try to explain the general trend in terms of atomic structure. Now explain the anomalies in the general trend

Across a Period
P1 Period 2 Period 3

There is a general increase across the period The number of protons increases, so there is more attraction acting on the electrons Electrons are added to the same shell, so the outer shell is drawn inwards slightly. Same no. of shells = same level of shielding, but more nuclear charge.

Across a Period

General trend in first ionisation energy and atomic radius across a period

Across a Period

There is a sharp decrease in 1st IE between the end of one period and the start of the next. This reflects the addition of a new shell. Increased distance from the outer shell to the nucleus Increased electron shielding of the outer electrons by the inner shells.

Down a Group
1st IEs decrease
The number of shells increases, so t he distance between the nucleus and the outer electrons weaker attractive force. More inner shells, so the shielding increases less attraction.

Down a Group
Ionic radius increases
More shells of electrons Also less attraction means electrons are pulled in less by the nucleus

Questions
1. Explain the trends in IE and atomic radius across a period In the answer, use ideas about nuclear charge, distance and shielding 2. Explain the trends in IE and atomic radius down a group. In the answer, use ideas about nuclear charge, distance and shielding

Boiling Points
Melting and boiling points tell us about the structure of materials.
Boiling points of Period 2 and Period 3 elements

Boiling Points
Trend in BP across each period:
Group 1 4 Li C Na Si General increase in Boiling point Group 4 5 CN Si P Sharp decrease in boiling point Group 5 0 N Ne P Ar Comparatively low boiling points

Distinct change between group 4 and 5 in structure and forces From giant structures to simple molecular From strong to weak forces. Trend in melting point is similar sharp decrease between group 4 and 5 marking the change from giant to simple molecular.

Boiling Points of Metals

MP and BP of the metals Na, Mg and Al in P3 increase as you move across

Questions
1. Why is the b.p of carbon much higher that of nitrogen?

2. Why is the m.p. of aluminium higher than that of magnesium?

Group 2 Elements: Redox Reactions

Lesson Objectives:

Describe the redox reactions of the Group 2 elements Mg Ba with oxygen and with water.
Explain the trend in reactivity of Group 2 elements down the group.

Key Words: periodicity, redox reactions, reacitvity.

Starter using the white boards

1. What do you know about the elements in group 2? 2. Write the chemical equation for magnesium with a) Water b) oxygen

c) Assign oxidation numbers to all species in the above equations.

Group 2 Elements: Physical Properties

High melting point Light metals with low densities They form colourless compounds

Group 2 Elements: Electron Configuration

Element Be Mg Ca Sr Ba Ra Electron Configuration [He]2s2 [Ne]3s2 [Ar]4s2 [Kr]5s2 [Xe]6s2 [Rn]7s2 1st I.E. /kJ mol-1 900 736 590 548 502 509

Highest energy electrons in an s sub-shell Each element has two more electrons than the preceding noble gas two electrons in the outer shell. (form 2+ ions)

Group 2 Elements: Reactivity

Reactive metals that are strong reducing agents. They are oxidised in reactions loose 2 electrons M M2+ + 2e- (+2 oxidation state) Reactivity increases down the group Reactivity increases because of the same factors that cause 1st I.E. to decrease.

Group 2 Elements: Reaction with Oxygen

Group 2 metals react vigorously with oxygen It is a redox reaction Produces an ionic oxide with general formula MO

e.g. 2Ca(s) + O2(g) 2CaO(s)

0 0 +2 -2 Oxidation Numbers Ca Oxidised O Reduced

Group 2 Elements: Reaction with Water

Group 2 metals react with water to form hydroxides M(OH)2

Hydrogen gas is also formed e.g. Ca(s) + 2H2O(l) Ca(OH)2(aq) + H2(g)

0 +1 -2 +2 -2 +1 0

Oxidation Numbers Ca Oxidised H Reduced

Only one H atom in each water has been reduced The other doesnt change Mg reacts slowly with water on descending the groups reactions get more vigorous.

Questions
1. Mg + 2HCl MgCl2 + H2 is a redox reaction a) Identify the changes in oxidation number b) Which species are being oxidised and which are being reduced? c)Which species are the oxidising and reducing agents? 2. a) Write the equations for these reactions; i) Barium with water ii) Strontium with oxygen b) Using oxidations numbers, identify what has been oxidised and reduced

Group 2 Compounds: Reactions

Lesson Objectives:

Describe the effect of water on Group 2 oxides.

Describe the thermal decomposition of Group 2 carbonates. Interpret and make predictions from the chemical and physical properties of Group 2 elements/compounds.

Explain the uses of Group 2 hydroxides.

Key Words: thermal decomposition,

Group 2 Compounds: Oxides and Hydroxides

Oxides and Hydroxides of group 2 metals are bases They are neutralised by acids to form salt and water. e.g. MgO(s) + 2HCl(aq) MgCl2(aq) + H2O(l) or Ca(OH)2(s) + 2HCl(aq) CaCl2(aq) + 2H2O(l) As the products of these reactions are soluble you will see the solid oxides or hydroxides dissolve

Group 2 Compounds: Oxides Oxides react with water to form a solution of the metal hydroxide. MgO(s) + 2H2O(l) Mg(OH)2(aq) Typical pH is about 10-12

Group 2 Compounds: Hydroxides

Oxides dissolve in water to form alkaline solutions. Mg(OH)2 + aq Mg2+ + 2OH-(aq) Typical pH is about 10-12

Solubility increases on descending the group The resulting solutions are also more alkaline Mg(OH)2 is only slightly soluble in water Ba(OH)2 much more soluble, therefore more OHgoes into solution = more alkaline.

Group 2 Compounds: Carbonates

Carbonates are decomposed by heat metal oxide and carbon dioxide gas MgCO3(s) MgO(s) + CO2(g) This is called thermal decomposition

The carbonates are more difficult to decompose on descending the group.

Group 2: Properties of elements and compounds

Elements become more reactive down the group. Carbonates decompose at higher temperatures down the group Hydroxides become more soluble in water and the resulting solutions become more alkaline down the group.

Group 2: Reactions and Compounds

Group 2: Uses of Hydroxides

Because the hydroxides of group 2 metals are very alkaline they can be used to combat acidity. The most common examples are ; Calcium hydroxide, Ca(OH)2 is used by farmers to neutralise acidic soils Magnesium Hydroxide , Mg(OH)2 is used in indigestion remedies to neutralise excess stomach acid.

Questions
1. Write the equations for the following reactions; a) Barium oxide with hydrochloric acid b) Radium carbonate with nitric acid c) Strontium with water

d) The thermal decomposition of magnesium carbonate e) Calcium oxide with nitric acid

Summary Activity
Summarise the properties and reaction of group 2 elements and their compounds. Things to include; Reaction of metals with water and oxygen Reactions of the oxides and hydroxides Trend in reactivity Behaviour of the carbonates. Solubility Uses of the metal hydroxides.

Starter

Write down everything you know about the elements in group 7.

Group 7 Elements: Redox Reactions

Lesson Objectives: Explain the trend in boiling points of Cl2, Br2 and I2. Explain the trend in reactivity for the Group 7 elements. Describe the redox reactions of the Group 7 elements with other halide ions. Describe and interpret, using oxidation numbers, the reaction of chlorine with water and aqueous sodium hydroxide. Key Words: reactivity, displacement reaction, disproportionation, precipitation reaction

Group 7 Elements: The Halogens

Physical Properties: Low melting and boiling points Exist as diatomic molecules On descending the group, no. of electrons increases increasing van der Waals forces between molecules. Boiling points increase on descending the group. The physical states of the halogens at room temperature; Gas Liquid Solid On descending the group

Group 7 Elements: Electron Configuration

Element
F Cl Br I At

Electron Configuration
[He]2s22p5 [Ne]3s23p5 [Ar]4s24p5 [Kr]5s25p5 [Xe]6s26p5

7 electrons in the outer shell, highest energy electrons in a p sub-shell Each element has two fewer electrons than the next noble gas Outer p sub-shell containing 5 electrons (needs 1 more to form a -1 ion

The Halogens: Oxidising Agents

The halogens are the most reactive non-metals in the periodic table Strong oxidising agents (they gain electrons) Oxidising power decreases down the group. Therefore less reactive down the group Cl2(g) + e- Cl-(g) (-1 oxidation state) Reactivity decreases down the group because; Atomic radius decreases Electron shielding increases Ability to gain an electron decreases

The Halogens: Recognising them

The halogens form solutions with different colours. A colour change will show if a reaction has taken place. Halogen Water cyclohexane
Cl2 Br2 I2 Pale-green Orange Brown Pale-green Orange violet

If you shake the reaction mixture with an organic solvent it can help distinguish between halogens that have reacted

Group 7 Elements: Uses and Halide Tests Lesson Objectives:

Interpret and make predictions from the chemical and physical properties of the Group 7 elements/compounds. Contrast the benefits and risks of chlorines use as a water treatment. Describe the precipitation reactions of aqueous anions Cl, Br and I with aqueous silver ions, followed by aqueous ammonia. Recognise the use of these precipitation reactions as a test for different halide ions. Key Words: reactivity, displacement reaction, disproportionation, precipitation reaction