Group Names On The Periodic Table

Question 1

What is the name of Group 18 (VII)

Answer 1

Nobel gases- they have a full outer shell

Question 2

What is the name of Group 1 and what types of ions do they normally form?

Answer 2

Alkali metals and they tend to form a +1 iron.

Question 3

What is the name of Group 2 and what types of ions do they tend to form?

Answer 3

Alkaline metals and they tend to form a +2 ions.

Question 4

What name does Group 17 (VII) and what types of ions do they form?

Answer 4

Halogens and they tend to form a -1 ions

Question 5

Where are the groups on the periodic table and what do they mean?

Answer 5

Groups are in vertical columns and they show where the element belongs according to to how many outer shells electrons it has.

Question 6

What are periods and where are they located on the periodic table?

Answer 6

Horizontal columns are called periods and the period number of an element is the same as the number of shells containing electrons