Periodic Table and Chemical Bonds

Front

For metals (groups 1-3), it is easier to _____ electrons to have a full outer shell.

Back

lose

Front

What does the shaded region in the periodic table represent?

Back

a period

Front

Atoms joined together by SHARING electrons are called?

Back

Covalent bonds

Front

The octet rule states that most elements want to have _____ valence electrons.

Back

8

Front

What type of bond is frequently formed from reactions between metals and nonmetals?

Back

ionic bonds

Front

What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?

Back

Groups or families

Front

What are the horizontal rows in the periodic table called?

Back

Periods

Front

What type of bond involves the transfer of electrons?

Back

Ionic bonds

Front

What is the main characteristic of metals in the periodic table?

Back

They tend to lose electrons and form positive ions.

Front

What is the main characteristic of nonmetals in the periodic table?

Back

They tend to gain or share electrons.