Properties and Examples of Metals

Mr. Ma guides students through a periodic table coloring activity. The video covers the characteristics and coloring of alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, and transition metals. Students learn about the reactivity, appearance, and examples of each group, and are instructed to use specific colors for each section of the periodic table.

What materials are required for the periodic table coloring activity?

• A blank periodic table and a grid with element groups

• A calculator and a ruler

• A periodic table poster and a magnifying glass

• A textbook and a notebook

Which of the following is a characteristic of alkali metals?

• They are non-reactive

• They have one electron in their outer shell

• They are gases at room temperature

• They are hard and brittle

Which element is an example of an alkali metal?

• Potassium

• Magnesium

• Calcium

• Iron

What color is suggested for coloring alkali metals on the periodic table?

• Red

• Yellow

• Purple

• Blue

How many electrons do alkaline earth metals have in their outer shell?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

Which of the following is a property of alkaline earth metals?

• They are non-conductive

• They are malleable

• They are non-malleable

• They are gases

Which element is an example of an alkaline earth metal?

• Copper

• Gold

• Calcium

• Sodium

What is a common property of transition metals?

• They are poor conductors

• They are highly reactive

• They are good conductors

• They are gases

Which of the following is a transition metal?

• Helium

• Oxygen

• Chlorine

• Gold

How many electrons can transition metals have in their outer shell?

• One to two

• Two to four

• Four to six

• Six to eight