Periodic Table & Trends

Front

What are the atoms along the staircase in the periodic table called?

Back

Metalloids

Front

Which group of the periodic table is composed of inert (not reactive) gases?

Back

Noble gases

Front

Elements in the same column of the periodic table always have the same number of what?

Back

Valence Electrons

Front

Who is the most electronegative element on the periodic table?

Back

Fluorine

Front

Which element is a halogen?

Back

Chlorine

Front

What is the term for the vertical columns in the periodic table?

Back

Groups or Families

Front

What is the term for the horizontal rows in the periodic table?

Back

Periods

Front

What do you call elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals?

Back

Metalloids

Front

Which group of elements is known for being highly reactive and includes lithium and sodium?

Back

Alkali metals

Front

What is the general trend of electronegativity as you move across a period from left to right?

Back

Electronegativity increases.