Periodic Table Review

Front

What is the family of elements that has properties of both metals and nonmetals?

Back

Metalloids

Front

Which group of elements has two electrons in their outer energy levels?

Back

Alkaline earth metals

Front

What is a characteristic of non-metals that they do not possess?

Back

Ductile

Front

What are the horizontal rows on the periodic table called?

Back

Periods

Front

In which group are alkali metals, which are highly reactive with oxygen, found on the periodic table?

Back

Group 1

Front

What is the term for elements that can conduct electricity but are not as conductive as metals?

Back

Metalloids

Front

What is the main characteristic of alkali metals?

Back

They are highly reactive, especially with water and oxygen.

Front

What is the general trend in reactivity for alkali metals as you move down the group?

Back

Reactivity increases as you move down the group.

Front

What are the two main categories of elements on the periodic table?

Back

Metals and nonmetals.

Front

What is the term for the vertical columns on the periodic table?

Back

Groups or families.