Nomenclature Flashcards
0
Q
Periods
A
Horizontal rows
1
Q
Groups or families
A
Vertical columns
2
Q
Group one A
A
Alkali Metals
3
Q
Group IIA
A
Alkaline Earth Metals
4
Q
Group B
A
Transition Elements/Metals
5
Q
Rare Earth Elements
A
Lanthanides, Actinides
6
Q
Group VI A
A
Chalcogens
7
Q
Group VII A
A
Halogens
8
Q
Group VIII A
A
Noble Gases
9
Q
4 Types of Elements
A
Metals, nonmetals, metalloids, Noble Gases
10
Q
Charge of Compounds?
A
ZERO
11
Q
Metals
A
Tend to lose electrons and form positively charged ions called CATIONS
12
Q
Non-metals
A
Tend to gain electrons and form negatively charged ions called ANIONS
13
Q
Metalloids
A
Have properties of both metals and nonmetals B, Si, Ge, As, Sb, Te, Po<= sometimes
14
Q
Noble Gases
A
Do not react unless forced
