PS1-1.5: Periodic Table Families

The Periodic Table is organized by increasing

• charges

• atomic number

• mass number

• electronegativity

The elements in the middle of the table are called the _____________ metals because their properties change from metallic to nonmetallic.

• positive

• negative

• magnetic

• transition

The _________________ are a small group of elements that have both metallic and nonmetallic properties.

• Oxygen Group

• Nitrogen Group

• Metalloids

• Halogens

The vertical columns on the periodic are called _______________.

• Rows

• Periods

• Groups

• Valence

The horizontal rows of the Periodic Table are called ______________.

• Periods

• Groups

• Families

• Halogens

This element does not match the properties of any other group so it stands alone. It is placed above Group 1 but it is not part of that group. It is very reactive, colorless, odorless, and a gas at room temperature.

• Hydrogen

• Helium

• Nitrogen

• Oxygen

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

• Metals

• Metalloids

• Nonmetals

Which of the following is an Alkali Metal? 

• Magnesium
• Chromium
• Sodium
• Fluorine 

Which of the following is an Alkaline Earth Metal? 

• Calcium
• Lithium
• Phosphorus
• Copper 

Which of the following is a transition metal? 

• Iron
• Oxygen
• Neon
• Barium

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