The Periodic Table

Question 1

the vertical columns in the Periodic Table are called

Answer 1

groups

Question 2

the horizontal rows in the Periodic Table are called

Answer 2

periods

Question 3

all elements in a main group (group 1 to 8 inclusive) contain the same

Answer 3

outer electronic configuration

Question 4

the outer electronic configurations for grou 1 to 8 are (use ‘n’ to represent the quantum shell (period):

Answer 4

Group 1: ns1
Group 2: ns2
Group 3: ns2np1
Group 4: ns2np2
Group 5: ns2np3
Group 6: ns2np4
Group 7: ns2np5
Group 8: ns2np6

Question 5

the elements in a group have similar chemical properties because they

Answer 5

have the same outer electronic configuration

Question 6

all elements in a period have the same number of

Answer 6

quantum shells containing electrons

Question 7

s-block consists of what groups?

Answer 7

1 and 2

Question 8

p-block consists of groups

Answer 8

3,4,5,6,7 and 8

Question 9

d-block consists of

Answer 9

transition metals

Question 10

an s-block element has its highest energy electron in

Answer 10

an s orbital

Question 11

a p-block element has its highest energy electron in

Answer 11

a p orbital

Question 12

in d-block elements, , the number of electrons gradually increases, hence d-block elements can be defined as

Answer 12

one in which the d subshell is being filled