Parts of the Periodic Table

Each row in the periodic table is called a 

• group or family
• period
• cluster
• unit

Each column in the periodic table is called a 

• period
• group or family
• cluster
• unit

The family in the periodic table that contains the most reactive metals is the_______

• Alkaline Earth Metals
• Transition Metals 
• Alkali Metals
• Other Metals

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Which group of the periodic table is composed of inert (not reactive)  gases?

• alkali metals
• alkaline earth metals
• halogens
• noble gases

Elements which are shiny and conduct electricity and heat are called

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids
• nonexistent

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The yellow atoms are called 

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids
• noble gases

The atoms along the stair step or zig-zag line are called 

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids
• noble gases

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Which of the 3 major groups contains the most elements?

• Metals
• Metalloids
• Nonmetals

Which element is not in the Alkali metal family?

• Li
• H
• Fr
• Cs 

In what section would Transition Metals be found?

• orange
• light blue
• blue
• white

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