Periodic Table

Front

What are the blue elements (those on the right) in the periodic table called?

Back

Nonmetals

Front

Does the atomic number of an element increase from left to right across the periodic table?

Back

True

Front

Do Hydrogen and Helium have similar physical and chemical properties?

Back

False

Front

What are the columns in the periodic table called?

Back

A group/family

Front

What determines the identity of an element on the periodic table?

Back

The number of protons.

Front

What are the main categories of elements in the periodic table?

Back

Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids.

Front

What is the significance of the atomic number in the periodic table?

Back

It represents the number of protons in an atom and determines the element's identity.

Front

What are periods in the context of the periodic table?

Back

Horizontal rows that indicate the number of electron shells in the elements.

Front

What is the general trend of electronegativity in the periodic table?

Back

Electronegativity increases from left to right and decreases from top to bottom.

Front

What is a characteristic property of metals?

Back

They are good conductors of heat and electricity.