Periodic Tables & Element Properties

What are the elements in group 1 (the far left) of the periodic table called?

• Alkali metals

• Alkaline earth metals

• Halogens

• Noble gases

What are the elements found along the "staircase" called? They have properties of both metals and non-metals.

• Metalloids

• Non-metals

• Transition metals

• Metals

The horizontal rows on the periodic table are called:

• Shells

• Periods

• Groups

• Horizontals

The vertical columns on the periodic table that have common properties are called

• Groups

• Periods

• Shells

• Valences

The number of electron shells an atom has is equal to the element's:

• Period number

• Group number

• Valence number

• Atomic number

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

The number of valence electrons an element has is equal to its:

• Period number

• Group number

• Valence number

• Atomic number

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

All _________ share properties that include luster, conductivity, malleability, and ductility.

• gases

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• metals

In the periodic table, the elements are classifies acording to...

• The atomic number

• The mass number

• The electronic number

• The number of neutrons

Which of these is a noble gas?

• Chlorine (Cl)

• Hydrogen (H)

• Neon (Ne)

• Fluorine (F)

Which element conducts electricity the best?

• Silicon

• Fluorine

• silver

• Arsenic