Families of the periodic table

Front

What are vertical columns on a periodic table called?

Back

Families or Groups

Front

Which element is in Period 3 and Family 16?

Back

Sulfur (S)

Front

What is the name of Group 1 in the periodic table?

Back

Alkali Metals

Front

How many elements are found in Period 1 of the periodic table?

Back

2

Front

Which of the following is an Alkali Metal? Sodium, Magnesium, Chromium, Fluorine?

Back

Sodium

Front

What is the name of Group 17 in the periodic table?

Back

Halogens

Front

What is the general characteristic of Alkali Metals?

Back

They are highly reactive and have one electron in their outermost shell.

Front

What is the name of Group 2 in the periodic table?

Back

Alkaline Earth Metals

Front

Which element is in Period 2 and is a noble gas?

Back

Neon (Ne)

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the second energy level?

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