The Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
What are groups
A
The vertical rows on the periodic table
2
Q
What are periods
A
The horizontal rows on the periodic table
3
Q
How are electrons presented on an electronic configuration diagram
A
They are represented as an X
4
Q
What group in the periodic table are unreactive
A
Group 0 (the noble gases)
5
Q
Why are the noble gases unreactive
A
They have no electrons on their outer-most shell meaning they don’t react as they cannot lose or gain electrons in a reaction
