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 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

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

• yellow

• dark yellow

• blue/green

• teal

Horizontal rows on the periodic table are called ___?

• groups

• periods

• rows

• families

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

Each column in the periodic table is called a 

• period
• group
• cluster
• unit

The atomic number tells you what?

• number of electrons
• number of protons
• number of neutrons
• both electrons and protons in an atom.