Periodic Table (Periods and Groups)

Front

What are the horizontal rows on the periodic table called?

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Periods

Front

What are the vertical columns on the periodic table called?

Back

Groups

Front

What group is Magnesium in?

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Group 2

Front

What period is Magnesium in?

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Period 3

Front

Is Magnesium a solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature?

Back

Solid

Front

What is the atomic symbol for Magnesium?

Back

Mg

Front

How many periods are there in the periodic table?

Back

7

Front

How many groups are there in the periodic table?

Back

18

Front

What is the main characteristic of elements in the same group?

Back

They have similar chemical properties.

Front

What is the main characteristic of elements in the same period?

Back

They have the same number of electron shells.