3.2.4Inorganic chemistry
Properties of Period 3 Elements & Oxides
How Period 3 elements react, and the properties, structure and bonding of their oxides.
- Year 2 (A-level)
- 3 lessons
- Exam practice and flashcards
- LESSON 1Reactions of Period 3 Elements
Reactions of sodium, magnesium, and aluminium with water and oxygen, and trends in chemical behaviour.
- LESSON 2Properties of Period 3 Oxides
Chemical properties and reactions of Period 3 oxides with water, acids, and bases, showing trends in pH and acid-base character.
- LESSON 3Structure and Bonding of Oxides
Explaining the physical properties, melting points, structures, and electrical conductivity of Period 3 oxides in terms of bonding.