Basics of the Periodic Table

What are the vertical columns on the periodic called?

• groups

• periods

• nonmetals

• metals

• metalloids

Sodium (Na) is found in group 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

What does the 6 represent?

• atomic mass
• atomic number
• element name
• chemical symbol 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What does the C represent?

• atomic mass
• atomic number
• element name
• chemical symbol 

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the atomic mass of "F"

• 9
• 18
• 17
• 19

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The atoms along the staircase are called 

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids
• noble gases

Where are the nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

• On the right

• On the left

• On the stairstep

Most of the elements on the periodic table are classified as _____.

• Metals
• Nonmetals
• Metalloids
• Periods

Elements on the periodic table are arranged in increasing order of ______________.

• number of neutrons
• atomic number
• isotopes
• charge

Periods on the periodic table are __________.

• Horizontal Rows
• Vertical Columns