C17 Groups of the Periodic Table Flashcards
Which group contains the alkali metals?
Group 1
True or False: Noble gases are highly reactive.
False
Fill in the blank: The elements in Group 7 are known as __________.
Halogens
What group is known for having a full outer shell of electrons?
Group 0 (Noble gases)
Which group of elements is characterized by having one electron in their outer shell?
Alkali metals (Group 1)
What is the general trend in reactivity as you go down Group 1?
Reactivity increases
True or False: Halogens become less reactive as you go down the group.
True
What property do all noble gases share?
They have a full outer electron shell.
Short Answer: Name one use of noble gases.
Used in lighting and welding.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a halogen? A) Fluorine B) Chlorine C) Helium D) Iodine
C) Helium
What happens to the melting and boiling points of halogens as you go down the group?
They increase.
Fill in the blank: Alkali metals react vigorously with __________.
Water
Short Answer: What color does chlorine gas produce when dissolved in water?
Greenish-yellow
What is the most reactive alkali metal?
Cesium (Cs)
True or False: The transition metals are good conductors of electricity.
True
Which group of elements is typically used as catalysts?
Transition metals
Multiple choice: Which element is a metalloid? A) Aluminum B) Silicon C) Sodium D) Chlorine
B) Silicon
Short Answer: Name one characteristic of alkaline earth metals.
They are shiny and silvery.
What group is known for having two electrons in their outer shell?
Group 2 (Alkaline earth metals)
Multiple choice: Which of the following groups contains reactive nonmetals? A) Group 1 B) Group 2 C) Group 7 D) Group 18
C) Group 7
What is the trend in atomic size as you go down a group in the periodic table?
Atomic size increases.
