Identify Class of Periodic Table Elements

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What is the total number of groups or families in the Periodic Table?

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There are 18 groups or families.

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What is the total number of periods in the Periodic Table?

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There are 7 periods.

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What do you call the vertical columns in a periodic table?

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Groups or families.

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What do you call the horizontal rows of elements in a periodic table?

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Periods.

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Which group of elements is known as halogens?

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The group that includes elements like Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine, and Astatine.

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What are noble gases?

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Noble gases are elements that are nonreactive and include Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, and Radon.

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Which element is a halogen?

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Chlorine.

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What is the characteristic of alkali metals?

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Alkali metals are highly reactive and include Lithium, Sodium, Potassium, Rubidium, Cesium, and Francium.

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What is the characteristic of alkaline earth metals?

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Alkaline earth metals are reactive but less so than alkali metals and include Beryllium, Magnesium, Calcium, Strontium, Barium, and Radium.

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Which element is a nonmetal in period 2 and group 16?

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Oxygen.