Periodic Table 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 group of the periodic table is composed of inert (not reactive)  gases?

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

Which is a halogen?

• Helium
• Chlorine
• Oxygen
• Neptune

Elements in a ..................have similar chemical properties.  

• period
• group
• row

Find an element with similar chemical properties to Barium (Ba)

• Ca and Ra, because they are in the same group and have similar chemical properties

• Ca and Y, because they are at a 90 degree angle and have similar chemical properties

• Cs and La, because they are within the same period

I am a non mental

I am in period 3

I am in group 16

I am...

• Ba

• P

• S

• Se

I am a metal

I am in the Alkaline Earth Metals

I am in period 6

I am...

• Mo

• S

• Re

• Ba

Which of the following could be properties of NONmetals?

• Poor electrical conductivity

• Dullness

• poor thermal conductivity

• Brittleness

• All the above