The position of three elements $A$, $B$ and $C$ in the Periodic Table are shown below
Group $16$ | Group $17$ |
- | - |
- | $A$ |
- | - |
$B$ | $C$ |
$ (a)$ State whether $A$ is a metal or non-metal.
$(b)$ State whether $C$ is more reactive or less reactive than $A$.
$(a)$ $A$ is a non-metal.
$(b)$ $C$ is less reactive than $A$, as reactivity decreases down the group in halogens.
Did Dobereiner’s triads also exist in the columns of Newlands’ Octaves ? Compare and find out.
How could the Modern Periodic Table remove various anomalies of Mendeléev’s Periodic Table ?
What were the limitations of Newlands’ Law of Octaves ?
Use Mendeléev’s Periodic Table to predict the formulae for the oxides of the following elements :
$K,\, C,\, Al,\, Si,\, Ba$.
Name two elements you would expect to show chemical reactions similar to magnesium. What is the basis for your choice ?