Understanding Group and Period Numbers in the Periodic Table

What is the modern group numbering system range used in the periodic table?

• 1 to 12

• 1 to 8

• 1 to 20

• 1 to 18

Which group does magnesium belong to in the periodic table?

• Group 3

• Group 4

• Group 2

• Group 1

In which period is magnesium located?

• Period 2

• Period 1

• Period 3

• Period 4

What group number is assigned to oxygen in the modern periodic table?

• Group 6

• Group 8

• Group 16

• Group 18

Oxygen is found in which period of the periodic table?

• Period 1

• Period 3

• Period 2

• Period 4