Groups Of The Periodic Table Flashcards
0
Q
Are Akali metals found free in nature?
A
Rarely.
1
Q
Which group has the most reactive metals on the table?
A
The Akali metals.
2
Q
What is the charge?
A
1-1 valence electrons.
3
Q
What group of metals are quite reactive and have a charge of 2-2 valence electrons?
A
The Akali earth metals.
4
Q
Which group of metals are found freely and in compounds in nature, and they’re charge is usually 2-2 valence electrons, but can vary?
A
The transition metals.
5
Q
Which family’s charge is 3-3 valence electrons?
A
The boron family.
6
Q
Which family contains elements from unusual bonds (carbon and silicon) and the charge is (+ or -)4-4 valence electrons?
A
The Carbon Family
