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Periodic Table Characteristics and Groups

The periodic table organizes elements into groups and periods based on their atomic structure and properties. Group 1 elements have one valence electron and their atomic radius increases down the group as they are able to achieve stable octet configurations. Transition elements, found across the middle of the table, have unique characteristics including forming colored ions, acting as catalysts, having multiple oxidation numbers, and forming complex ions.

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Periodic Table Characteristics and Groups

The periodic table organizes elements into groups and periods based on their atomic structure and properties. Group 1 elements have one valence electron and their atomic radius increases down the group as they are able to achieve stable octet configurations. Transition elements, found across the middle of the table, have unique characteristics including forming colored ions, acting as catalysts, having multiple oxidation numbers, and forming complex ions.

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CHAPTER 4 : PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS

Periodic Table Group 1 Group 17 Group 18 Period 3 Transition Elements


Examples of H, Na, K, Rb, Cs, F, Cl, Br, I He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe Na, Mg, Al, Si, P, Fe, Cu, Cr, V
elements Fr S, Cl, Ar
Feature Going down group Stable Across table 4 special characteristics :
Atomic radius of Increases It has achieve a Electronegativity 1. Forms colourful ions
atom stable increases across 2. Acts as catalyst
Atomic size Increases duplet/octet the table 3. Has two or more
Force of Decreases electron oxidation number
attraction arrangement 4. Forms complex ions
Ability to Ability to donate Ability to accept
accept/donate electrons electrons
electrons increases decreases
Reactivity Increases Decreases

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