Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
The elements on the periodic table what categorized into three groups, what are they?
A
Metals, metalloids and Non metals
2
Q
Where are metals found on the periodic table ?
A
To the left of the staircase
3
Q
Where are nonmetals found on the periodic table ?
A
To the right of the staircase
4
Q
Where are metalloids found on the periodic table?
A
On the staircase
5
Q
What are a few properties of metals ?
A
- shiny
- reacts w acids
- good conductors of heat and energy
- solid at room temperature ( not mercury tho)
6
Q
What are a few properties of nonmetals ?
A
- bad conductors of heat n energy
- liquid at room temperature
- if solid can reduced to a power.
7
Q
What are a few properties of metalloids ?
A
- have properties of metals and nonmetals
- semiconductors
8
Q
What does a period Indicate on the periodic table ?
A
The number of shells an atom has
9
Q
What does a column indicate on a periodic table
A
The number of valence electrons
10
Q
A period is horizontal or vertical?
A
Horizontal
11
Q
A column is horizontal or vertical?
A
Vertical
