Periodic Relationships (8.1.5)

Question 1

• The periodic table is arranged with columns of elements having similar valence electron configurations.

Answer 1

• The periodic table is arranged with columns of elements having similar valence electron configurations.

Question 2

• Noble gas electron configurations are very stable.

Answer 2

• Noble gas electron configurations are very stable.

Question 3

• Groups on the periodic table tend to react to gain or lose electrons to match a noble gas electron configuration.

Answer 3

• Groups on the periodic table tend to react to gain or lose electrons to match a noble gas electron configuration.