The Periodic Table

The Periodic Table

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Multiple Choice

Valence electrons are...

• the total number of electrons in an atom

• found only in the outermost shell of an atom

• found in the innermost shell of an atom

Multiple Choice

Columns on a periodic table are known as _____.

• groups

• periods

Multiple Choice

The group number tells us...

• the number of valence electrons in an atom

• the number of electron holding shells in an atom

Multiple Choice

Rows on a periodic table are known as _____.

• groups

• periods

Multiple Choice

The period number tells us...

• the number of electron holding shells in an atom

• the number of valence electrons in an atom

Multiple Choice

Looking at the periodic table, we can say that the METALS are located _____ the stair-step line.

• to the left of

• to the right of

• on