Chemical Families

Question 1

Alkali metals

Answer 1

Low melting point and react easily with water and air, very soft
- shiny, silvery metals
- extremely reactive
- combine easily with other elements to form compounds
REACT MOST VIOLENTLY WITH WATER

Question 2

Alkaline earth metals

Answer 2

Shiny, silvery metals, but are non-soluble

Question 3

Metalloids

Answer 3

Element with metallic and non-metallic properties (silicon)

Question 4

Halogens

Answer 4

Non-metals, very reactive and have a noticeable colour, growing in intensity
REACTIVITY INCREASES UP THE GROUP
VERY POISONOUS

Question 5

Noble gases

Answer 5

Elements that glow if an electric current is passed through them, none of these gases are chemically reactive, rarely form chemical compounds with other elements
DO NOT REACT WITH ANYTHING
GROUP 8/18

Question 6

Group of one

Answer 6

Hydrogen, colourless, odourless, tasteless, and highly flammable

Question 7

Metals

Answer 7

Element that is malleable and ductile and conducts electricity and heat

Question 8

Non-metals

Answer 8

Elements that are grouped together mainly because they do not resemble metals (carbon)