Periodic Table Quiz Flashcards
1
Q
What are periods, how many
A
Horizontal rows (there are 7)
2
Q
Group 1
A
Alkali metals
3
Q
Group 2
A
Alkaline earth metals
4
Q
Group 17
A
Halogens
5
Q
Group 18
A
Noble gases
6
Q
Groups 3-12
A
Transition metals
7
Q
2 rows at bottom
A
Inner transition elements
8
Q
Top row at bottom
A
Lanthanides
9
Q
Bottom row at bottom
A
Actinides
10
Q
Left at stair step
A
Metals
11
Q
Right of stair step
A
Nonmetals
12
Q
Along stair step
A
Metalloids (side touches)
Exceptions -boron nonmetal and aluminum metal
13
Q
What’s atomic radius
A
1/2 distance between nuclei of two like atoms
14
Q
What’s the atomic radius period trend
A
Decrease from left to right across period, nuclear attraction for electrons increases across a period
15
Q
Atomic radius group trend
A
Increases from top to bottom down group
