Periodicity and Period 3 Elements
Chemistry · Year 13 · Advanced Inorganic Chemistry · 2.º Período

Periodicity and Period 3 Elements

An in-depth look at the reactions of Period 3 elements with oxygen and water. Students will examine the acid-base nature of Period 3 oxides.

National Curriculum Attainment TargetsDfE A-level Chemistry Content: Inorganic chemistry - PeriodicityAQA 3.2.4 Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides

About This Topic

An in-depth look at the reactions of Period 3 elements with oxygen and water. Students will examine the acid-base nature of Period 3 oxides.

Key Questions

  1. How do the properties of Period 3 oxides change across the period?
  2. Why does melting point vary among Period 3 elements?
  3. How do these oxides react with water to form acidic or alkaline solutions?

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