periodic table

Question 1

where are on the periodic table are the metals, nonmetals, and metalloids?

Answer 1

the metals are to the left of the zigzag line
the metalloids are the elements touching the zigzag line
the nonmetals are on the right of the zigzag line

Question 2

what in the periodic table separates the metals from the nonmetals

Answer 2

the zigzag line separates the metals from the nonmetals

Question 3

list the symbols of the metalloids

Answer 3

B, Si, Ge, As, Sb, Te

Question 4

what direction do periods go on the periodic table

Answer 4

rows; horizontal; left to right

Question 5

how many periods are on the periodic table

Answer 5

7 periods

Question 6

what direction do groups go on the periodic table

Answer 6

columns; vertical; up and down

Question 7

how many groups are on the periodic table

Answer 7

18 groups

Question 8

what is the name of group 1

Answer 8

alkali metals

Question 9

what is the name of group 2

Answer 9

alkaline-earth metals

Question 10

what is the name of groups 3-12

Answer 10

transition metals

Question 11

what is the name of group 17

Answer 11

halogens

Question 12

what is the name of group 18

Answer 12

noble gases

Question 13

where are the actinides on the periodic table

Answer 13

on the bottom of the periodic table

Question 14

where are the lanthanides on the periodic table

Answer 14

also on the bottom below the actinides

Question 15

together, what are the lanthanides and actinides called

Answer 15

inter transition metals

Question 16

what are groups 1, 2, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, and 18 called

Answer 16

representative elements

Question 17

what element is in a “family all by itself”

Answer 17

hydrogen