Periodic Table Info and Trends

The vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table are called

• groups

• towers

• periods

• atomic numbers

The Modern Periodic Table of Elements is arranged by

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

The atoms along the staircase are called 

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids
• noble gases

Which is an alkali metal?

• Magnesium
• Iron
• Sodium
• Europium

Which is a halogen?

• Helium
• Chlorine
• Oxygen
• Neptune

Rows (left to right) on the periodic table are called ______________.

• groups

• lines

• periods

• rules

Columns (up and down) on the periodic table are called ______________.

• groups

• lines

• periods

• rules

Which two elements are in the same period?

• Boron and Carbon

• Potassium and Sodium

• Lithium and Magnesium

• Zinc and Nitrogen

Which two elements would have the same number of energy levels (shells)?

• Nickel and Palladium

• Magnesium and Lithium

• None of these elements

• Copper and Zinc

Identify number 14 on the periodic table square below.

• atomic mass

• chemical symbol

• atomic number

• element name