Periodic Table and Main Groups

What are the vertical columns on the periodic called?

• groups

• periods

• nonmetals

• metals

• metalloids

Which elements have properties in common?

• elements in a group

• elements in a period

Elements in the same ________ are more chemically similar.

• group
• period
• club
• table

The Modern Periodic Table of Elements is arranged by

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

The majority of elements on the periodic table are

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

Which of the following is not a property of metals?

• brittle
• malleable
• lustrous
• conductive

Name group 1A on the periodic table.

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

Name group 8A on the periodic table.

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

Name groups 3B - 12B on the periodic table.

• noble gases
• halogens
• metalloids
• transition metals

Which group has the most reactive nonmetals?

• alkali metals
• noble gases
• metalloids
• halogens