The Periodic Table of Elements Flashcards
1
Q
Each row in the periodic table is called a ___.
A
period
2
Q
The elements in each period have the same number of ______
A
shells
3
Q
Each column in the periodic table is called a ____.
A
group
4
Q
Each of the elements in the same ___ group have the same number of ____.
A
tall, valence electrons
5
Q
What does the tall group number equal?
A
It equals the number of valence electrons, with the exception of Hydrogen and/or Helium