Periodic Table Review

What are the vertical columns on the periodic called?

• groups

• periods

• nonmetals

• metals

• metalloids

What do the vertical columns on the periodic table tell us?

• The number of orbitals

• The number of valence electrons (electrons on the outer most shell)

What are the horizontal rows on the periodic table called?

• periods

• groups

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

How do you calculate the number of neutrons? *

• Mass = Atomic number - Neutrons

• Mass - Atomic number = Neutrons

• Atomic number = Neutrons

Which of the following will have similar properties?

• O, S, Se

• O, F, Ne

• N, Ne, Na

• H, K, P

Which element is an alkali metal?

• K

• Mg

• Al

• Ag

According to the data in the table, which sample of matter is most likely a metal?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which of the following elements is in (period 4 , group 2)

• Carbon

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Sodium

What type of elements are found on the "staircase" of the periodic table?

• Metals

• Metalloids

• Nonmetals

Where are nonmetals found on the periodic table?

• Left Side

• The Bottom

• Staircase

• Right Side