Periodic Table Flashcards
The vertical columns in the Periodic table are called periods. True or false?
False
Where are metals found in the Periodic Table?
On the left of the stepped line.
Which group are the alkali metals?
Group 1
From top to bottom of the alkali metals, the vigour of the reaction with water increases/decreases. Choose the correct word.
Increases
What is the name given to the elements in Group 7?
Halogens
The elements of which group are referred to as the noble gases?
Group 0
Give two differences between the alkali metals and the noble gases.
Alkali metals are metals and are very reactive; the noble gases are non-metals and very unreactive.
State the name given to the vertical columns in the Periodic Table.
Groups
State the name given to the horizontal rows in the Periodic Table.
Periods
State the meaning of the term unreactive.
Elements that take part in few chemical reactions are unreactive.
Complete the sentence: There are patterns in element properties down ______ and across _______ in the Periodic Table.
Groups, periods
The elements of Group 1 are also known as what?
The alkali metals
The halogens are found in which group of the Periodic table?
Group 7
Group 0 contains which group of elements?
The noble gases
These elements are good conductors of electricity and heat, are shiny when freshly cut and are very reactive. Which group of elements are being described?
Group 1, the alkali metals
