Periodic Table Trends 2

Front

What state of matter are most nonmetals found in?

Back

Gas

Front

How is the Periodic Table arranged?

Back

Increasing atomic number

Front

Why is Cl written with a capital 'C' and lowercase 'l'?

Back

The second letter is always lower case.

Front

Where are nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

Back

In the upper right hand corner

Front

How many neutrons does an atom of Chlorine have?

Back

18

Front

What are the three main categories of elements in the Periodic Table?

Back

Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

Back

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is the significance of the zigzag line on the Periodic Table?

Back

It separates metals from nonmetals.

Front

What are noble gases?

Back

Elements in Group 18 that are colorless, odorless, and inert.

Front

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

Back

Reactivity increases as you move down the group.