Families of the periodic table

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 lanthanides.

• 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

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

• bright yellow

• gold

• teal

• light blue

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

• yellow

• dark yellow

• blue/green

• teal

Mendeleev first ordered the periodic table of elements by increasing

• atomic number

• atomic mass

• atomic symbol

• atomic weight

Horizontal rows on the periodic table are called ___?

• groups

• periods

• rows

• families

Most metals share four common physical characteristics. Which of the options is not one of the four?

• Luster

• Conductivity

• Ductility

• Malleability

• Reactivity