Main Groups of the Periodic Table Quiz

What are the vertical columns on the periodic called?

• groups

• periods

• nonmetals

• metals

• metalloids

What are the horizontal rows on the periodic table called?

• periods

• groups

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

The elements located in Group 2 are referred to as the

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• lanthanides

• actinides

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 In the modern periodic table elements are arranged by:

• atomic mass

• valence electrons

• atomic number

• number of isotopes

Which element is not a metal?

• Hg

• Rh

• Al

• B

Which is a halogen?

• Helium

• Chlorine

• Oxygen

• Niobium

Which is an alkali metal?

• Magnesium

• Iron

• Sodium

• Europium

Metalloids are typically described as:

• the same as nonmetals

• the same as metals

• having characteristics of metals and nonmetals

• radioactive

Most elements are

• metals.

• nonmetals.

• metalloids.

• semiconductors.

Based on its location on the periodic table, which of these elements most likely has physical and chemical properties most similar to boron (B)?

• magnesium (Mg)

• aluminum (Al)

• neon (Ne)

• chlorine (Cl)