Graded Assignment SCI303A: Chemistry | Unit 3 | Lesson 6: Mid-Unit Test

Name: Jacob Zhao Date: 1/9/19

Graded Assignment
Mid-Unit Test, Part 2
Answer the questions below. When you have finished, submit this assignment to your teacher by the due date for
full credit.
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In your own words, explain the periodic law.

Answer: The periodic law states that, when elements are organized by increasing atomic number, there are
recurring patterns of elemental properties at regular intervals.

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What is the electron configuration of an electrically neutral atom of magnesium?

Answer: Mg = 12 protons = 12 electrons if electrically neutral
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electrons add up to 12

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Look at the positions of calcium, beryllium, and magnesium on the periodic table. Based on their locations,
predict how many valence electrons these elements have and predict what the reactivity of these elements
will generally be.
Answer: They are in group 2A, which means that there will be 2 valence electrons in each. These elements,
known as alkaline earth metals, are very reactive, but less reactive than group 1A, alkalis, and more reactive than
group 3A.

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