Review on the Periodic Table

Front

What do elements in the same group/family of the periodic table have in common?

Back

They have the same number of valence electrons.

Front

What are elements in the same column of the periodic table called?

Back

Groups.

Front

What is a horizontal row of elements in the periodic table called?

Back

Period.

Front

What are elements that have characteristics of both metals and nonmetals called?

Back

Metalloids.

Front

What do we call elements that lack most properties of metals?

Back

Non-metals.

Front

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

Back

Groups.

Front

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

Back

Periods.

Front

What are the elements located on the right side of the periodic table typically classified as?

Back

Non-metals.

Front

What are the elements that are good conductors of heat and electricity called?

Back

Metals.

Front

What are the elements that are found along the zig-zag line on the periodic table called?

Back

Metalloids.