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Chemical Properties of Groups 1, 17, 18

Group 1 elements are alkali metals that have one valence electron and good conductivity. Their reactivity increases down the group. Group 18 elements are noble gases that have a full outer shell, making them very stable. Helium and neon gases have common uses. Group 17 elements are halogens that have 7 valence electrons and form compounds by gaining one electron. Transition elements can have multiple oxidation states, form colored compounds, act as catalysts, and form complex ions.

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Chemical Properties of Groups 1, 17, 18

Group 1 elements are alkali metals that have one valence electron and good conductivity. Their reactivity increases down the group. Group 18 elements are noble gases that have a full outer shell, making them very stable. Helium and neon gases have common uses. Group 17 elements are halogens that have 7 valence electrons and form compounds by gaining one electron. Transition elements can have multiple oxidation states, form colored compounds, act as catalysts, and form complex ions.

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Group 1 Elements Group 18 Elements

1. Chemical Properties 1. Inert properties

- Also known as alkali metal - The outermost occupied shell of the atom in
Group 18 is full of electrons
- have one valence electron
- Helium has 2 valence electrons (duplet)
- good conductor of heat and electricity
- Neon, Argon, and other noble gases have 8
- low densities and melting points valence electrons (octet)

- Lithium, sodium and potassium have - These electron arrangements are very stable
similar chemical properties but differ in
2. Uses in Daily Life
reactivity
- Helium gas is used to fill airship and
- The reactivity of Group 1 elements increases
weather balloons
down the group
- Neon gas is used in advertising lights and
2. Chemical Equation television tubes
Water- X + H O = 2XOH + H

Oxygen- X + O = 2X O Changes across Period 3

Chlorine/Bromine- X + Cl / Br = 2X Cl/Br From left to right

Group 17 Elements - The valence electron increases

1. Chemical Properties - The atomic size decreases

- also known as halogens - The electonegativity of elements increases

-have 7 valence electrons - The elements change from metals to


metalloid and finally to non-metal
- low melting and boiling points because their
molecules are attracted to each other by
intermolecular force Transition Elements
-When going down the group, the melting and 4 Special Properties
boiling point increases
1. Show different oxidation numbers in their
- The reactivity of Group 17 elements compound
decreases down the group
2. Form coloured ions or compounds
2. Chemical Equation
3. Act as catalysts in certain reaction
Water- X + H O = HX + HOX
4 . Form complex ions
Iron- 2FE + 3X = 2FEX

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