Properties of s-block Elements教学讲义.ppt

Properties of s-block Elements;Alkali metals (cont’d);Group 2A: Alkaline Earth Metals;Beryllium Combines to form a material called beryl Moderates neutrons in nuclear reactors Calcium Maintains bones and teeth Found in limestone, chalk, and marble and exoskeletons of coral reefs Used in antacid tablets, toothpaste, etc. Magnesium Can be formed into any shape Can make bicycle frames and the “mag” wheels on some sports cars. Used in plants and animals for certain biological functions;Section 7.2 Properties of P-block Elements (Group 3A-The Boron Group;Group 4A: The Carbon Group; Silicon Used in computer chips Solar Cells Silicon dioxide in sand and glass (silica) Silicon carbide is industrial abrasive Lead and Tin Lead is toxic ( utensils, pipe, paint, etc) Major use is for storage batteries in cars ;Group 5A: The Nitrogen Group ;;Group 6A: Oxygen Group;Group 7A: The Halogens;The Oxygen Group;Group 7A;Group 8A: Noble Gases;Properties of d-Block and F-block Elements;Formation of Ions;Magnetism Metals;Uses for Transition Metals;Inner Transition Metal