Periodic Table Families

Select the group that represents the Alkali Metals on the periodic table.

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Select the Alkaline Earth Metals on the periodic table.

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Select the Transition Metals on the periodic table

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Select the Halogens on the periodic table

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Select the Noble Gases on the periodic table

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Which statement correctly characterizes a property of the alkaline earth metals, Group 2 on the periodic table?

• they are found in nature as free elements

• they have two valence electrons

• their electron configuration ends in s1

• they have an oxidation state of +1

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What group of elements is the most reactive of the periodic table?

• alkali metals

• transition metals

• halogens

• noble gases

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Why are the noble gases the most stable elements?

• They have no electrons

• They have a full outer valence shell of eight electrons

• they are in Group 1 of the periodic table

• They are good conductors of heat and electricity

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Why do elements in a group share similar properties?

• They have the same number of protons

• They have the same number of energy levels

• They have the same atomic mass

• They have the same number of valence electrons

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Match the following number of valence electrons to its correct family on the periodic table

• 8

• halogens

• 1

• noble gases

• 7

• alkaline earth metals

• 2

• alkali metals

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