2.6 - Element Families

Elements in the same ________ are more chemically similar.

• group
• period
• club
• table

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

Which elements have the most similar chemical properties?

• K and Na
• K and Ca
• K and Cl
• K and S

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

The majority of elements on the periodic table are

• man made.
• nonmetals.
• metals.
• gases.

Lithium (Li) is part of the _____ family.

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• halogens

• Noble gases

Chlorine (Cl) is part of the _____ family.

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• halogens

• noble gases

Magnesium (Mg) is part of the _____ family.

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• halogens

• noble gases

Neon is part of the _____ family.

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• halogens

• noble gases

Which group of elements have the most stable, nonreactive elements (will not bond with others)?

• metalloids
• halogens
• alkali metals
• noble gases

Which group of elements have the most reactive metals?

• metalloids
• halogens
• alkali metals
• noble gases

Name group 2 on the periodic table.

• alkali metals
• alkaline earth metals
• noble gases
• transition metals