Ch 5 - 20 Questions B

Front

What are the elements in Group 1 called?

Back

Alkali metals

Front

The vertical columns on the periodic table are called ____.

Back

groups

Front

Elements in Group 1 have how many dots in their Lewis electron dot diagram?

Back

1

Front

Which of these elements have an electron configuration that ends with 4d³?

Back

Niobium (element 41)

Front

What are the elements in Group 2 called?

Back

Alkaline earth metals

Front

What is the general trend in reactivity for alkali metals as you move down the group?

Back

Reactivity increases down the group.

Front

What is the electron configuration for an alkali metal?

Back

[Noble gas] ns¹

Front

What are the properties of alkali metals?

Back

Soft, shiny, low density, and highly reactive.

Front

What is the common oxidation state of alkali metals?

Back

+1

Front

What are the elements in Group 17 called?

Back

Halogens