the periodic table Flashcards
what is group 1 known as ?
alkali metals
what is group 2 known as?
alkaline earth metals
where are the transition metals on the periodic table ?
between group 2 and group 3
what is group 7 in the periodic table ?
halogens
what is group 8 on the periodic table ?
noble ( rare or inert) gases
what is the stair case ?
seperates metals ( left ) from non metals (right )
what are metalloids ?
elements that touch this staircase (they have a mixture of metallic and non metallic features)
where is the s block
groups 1 and 2
where is the d block ?
the transition metals
where is the P block?
groups 3-8
where is the f block?
under bit
how are thy organised?
by where their highest energy electrons
are metals reactive going up or down a group ?
down
are non metals reactive going up or down a group?
up
are transistion metals reactive
nope