Periodic Table Groups (Names of Groups 1,2, 3-12, 17 and 18) Flashcards
What is the name of Group 1 in the periodic table?
Alkali Metals
Which group in the periodic table is known as the Alkaline Earth Metals?
Group 2
What is the name of Group 17 in the periodic table?
Halogens
What is the name of Group 18 in the periodic table?
Noble Gases
Which group contains transition metals?
Groups 3-12
True or False: Group 1 elements are highly reactive.
True
Fill in the blank: Group 2 elements are known for having _____ in their outer shell.
two electrons
What is the common characteristic of Noble Gases?
They are inert and rarely react with other elements.
Which group contains fluorine and chlorine?
Group 17 (Halogens)
What are the first three elements in Group 1?
Lithium, Sodium, Potassium
Which group is known for forming salts when combined with metals?
Group 17 (Halogens)
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a transition metal? A) Iron B) Gold C) Sodium D) Copper
C) Sodium
What is the electron configuration characteristic of Group 2 elements?
They have two electrons in their outermost shell.
True or False: Halogens tend to gain one electron during chemical reactions.
True
Fill in the blank: The elements in Group 18 have complete _____ shells.
valence
What is the name of the group containing the element Mercury?
Transition Metals (Group 12)
Which group is known for being very reactive nonmetals?
Group 17 (Halogens)
Name one property of Alkali Metals.
They are soft and can be cut with a knife.
What distinguishes transition metals from other groups?
They can form variable oxidation states.
Fill in the blank: Elements in Group 2 are typically _____ than those in Group 1.
less reactive
What is the common oxidation state for Halogens?
-1
