classification of elements on the periodic table

Question 1

where are metals located on the periodic table?

Answer 1

mostly on the left side

Question 2

where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

Answer 2

mostly on the right side

Question 3

where are metalloids located on the periodic table?

Answer 3

along the stair step line that distinguishes metals from nonmetals

Question 4

what are the 5 properties of metals?

Answer 4

• solid (except mercury)
• shiny
• good conductor
• malleable
• ductile

Question 5

what are the 5 properties of nonmetals?

Answer 5

• gas/ liquid/ solid
• not shiny
• poor conductor
• brittle (not malleable)
• not ductile

Question 6

what are the properties of metalloids?

Answer 6

share properties of both metals and nonmetals

Question 7

what is a period?

Answer 7

a horizontal row of elements

Question 8

what is a group?

Answer 8

a vertical column of elements

Question 9

what is a group also known as?

Answer 9

a chemical family

Question 10

what is the special name for group 1?

Answer 10

alkali metals

Question 11

what are alkali metals reactivity levels?

Answer 11

highly reactive

Question 12

what is the special name for group 2?

Answer 12

alkaline earth metals

Question 13

what are alkaline earth metals reactivity levels?

Answer 13

reactive

Question 14

what is the special name for group 17?

Answer 14

halogens

Question 15

what are halogens reactivity levels?

Answer 15

highly reactive

Question 16

what is the special name for group 18?

Answer 16

noble gases

Question 17

what are noble gases reactivity levels?

Answer 17

non reactive

Question 18

what are the colours of alkali metals?

Answer 18

silver- grey

Question 19

are alkali metals malleable and ductile?

Answer 19

yes

Question 20

do alkali metals conduct electricity and heat?

Answer 20

yes

Question 21

do alkali metals have low or high melting points (compared to other metals)?

Answer 21

low

Question 22

are alkali metals soft (enough to cut with a knife)?

Answer 22

yes

Question 23

do alkali metals react with water and air?

Answer 23

yes

Question 24

what changes gradually in alkali metals from the top elements to the bottom?

Answer 24

physical properties

Question 25

are halogens all metals or nonmetals?

Answer 25

nonmetals

Question 26

do halogens have a noticeable colour?

Answer 26

yes

Question 27

do noble gases have colour?

Answer 27

no

Question 28

when will noble gases glow brightly?

Answer 28

when an electric current is passed through them

Question 29

in noble gases, does the density increase or decrease from helium to radon?

Answer 29

increase