Periodic table families

Vertical columns on the periodic table are called ___?

• groups

• periods

• rows

• families

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the halogens.

• red

• black

• blue

• orange

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the noble gases.

• red

• black

• blue

• orange

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the transition metals.

• red

• black

• blue

• orange

Horizontal rows on the periodic table are called ___?

• groups

• periods

• rows

• families

Which family of elements reacts violently with water and exposure to oxygen?

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• lanthanides

• actanides

• transition metals

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

The periodic table is mostly comprised of what type of element?

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

When a halogen such as Chlorine, combines with an alkali metal to produce a what?

• compound

• salt

• mineral

• acid

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-2

Which family of elements does not combine with other elements unless under special conditions in a laboratory?

• Noble gases

• Halogens

• Metalloids

• Alkaline earth metals

• Actinides

The Modern Periodic Table of Elements is arranged by

• atomic mass
• atomic number
• valence electrons
• number of isotopes