The Periodic Table

Match the following

• alkali earth metal

• Calcium

• noble gas

• Copper

• halogen

• Bromine

• transition metal

• Oxygen

• non-metal

• Xenon

Metals will always form

• cations

• anions

Answer explanation

Metals tend to lose electrons due to their low electronegativity, resulting in the formation of positively charged ions known as cations. Therefore, metals will always form cations.

Organize these options into the right categories

Groups:

(a) Alkali Metals

,

(b) Halogens

,

(c) Transition Metals

,

(d) Noble Gases

• helium

• francium

• neon

• sodium

• fluorine

• silver

• lithium

• potassium

• cobalt

• platinum

• iodine

• bromine

• argon

• tantalum

Calcium is a(n)...

• alkali metal

• transition metal

• alkali earth metal

• halogen

Answer explanation

Calcium is classified as an alkali earth metal, which is found in Group 2 of the periodic table. This group includes elements that are known for their reactivity and the presence of two electrons in their outer shell.

Phosphorus is a(n)...

• alkali metal

• nonmetal

• halogen

• transition metal

Answer explanation

Phosphorus is classified as a nonmetal because it typically lacks the properties of metals, such as high electrical conductivity and malleability. It is found in group 15 of the periodic table, which is known for its nonmetals.

Reorder the following so that they are in order of increasing reactivity (1 is the least reactive)

• cesium

• sodium

• potassium

• francium

• rubidium

Reorder the following so they are in order of increasing reactivity (1 would be the least reactive)

• astatine

• fluorine

• iodine

• chlorine

• bromine

Match the following

• chlorine

• 3+

• oxygen

• 2-

• sodium

• 2+

• barium

• 1-

• aluminum

• 1+

Organize these options into the right categories... These elements will form a...

Groups:

(a) cation

,

(b) anion

• nitrogen

• sodium

• hydrogen

• lithium

• potassium

• chlorine

• selenium

• phosphorus

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Manganese is a(n)...

• transition metal

• alkali metal

• halogen

• noble gas

Answer explanation

Manganese is classified as a transition metal, which are elements found in the d-block of the periodic table. They are known for their ability to form various oxidation states and complex ions.