Periodic Table & Reactivity

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Which group on the Periodic Table is inert?

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Group 18, also known as the Noble Gases, are inert and do not readily react with other elements.

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What are the elements in Group 17 of the Periodic Table called?

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The elements in Group 17 are called Halogens. They contain non-metals and have 7 valence electrons, making them very reactive.

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What does reactivity mean in chemistry?

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Reactivity is the ability of a substance to combine chemically with another substance.

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What are the rows on the periodic table called?

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Rows on the periodic table are called periods.

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What are the columns on the periodic table called?

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Columns on the periodic table are called groups.

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What is the significance of valence electrons?

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Valence electrons determine how an element will react chemically with other elements.

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What are Alkali Metals?

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Alkali Metals are found in Group 1 of the periodic table and are highly reactive, especially with water.

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What are Noble Gases?

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Noble Gases are elements in Group 18 that are characterized by their lack of reactivity due to having a full valence shell.

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What is the periodic trend for reactivity in metals?

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Reactivity in metals increases as you move down a group in the periodic table.

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What is the periodic trend for reactivity in nonmetals?

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Reactivity in nonmetals increases as you move up a group in the periodic table.