the periodic table Flashcards
what is group 1 called?
the alkali metals
what do all alkali metals have in their first energy level ?
2 electrons
what do all alkaline metals have on their outer energy level?
1 electron
what are examples of alkali metals? hint ium
lithium sodium potassium
what is group 7 called?
the halogens
what do all halogens have in common?
7 outer electrons
what are examples of halogen? hint ine
fluorine and chlorine
are halogens reactive or none reactive ?
very reactive
what is group 0 called?
the noble gases
what do all noble gases have in common?
they all have 8 outer electrons except helium which has 2
what are thee examples of noble gases?
helium neon argon
are the noble gases reactive?
no there are very non reactive metals