Families of Elements

Front

What group number is Beryllium (Be) in?

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Group 2

Front

Which family does Chlorine (Cl) belong to?

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Halogens

Front

What is the name of the family in group 2 on the Periodic Table?

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Alkaline Earth Metals

Front

What is the period number for Bromine (Br)?

Back

4

Front

How many energy shells does Barium (Ba) have?

Back

6

Front

What are the main characteristics of alkaline earth metals?

Back

They are shiny, silvery-white metals that are somewhat reactive at standard temperature and pressure.

Front

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

Back

Reactivity decreases as you move down the group.

Front

What is the significance of the group number in the Periodic Table?

Back

The group number indicates the number of valence electrons in the elements of that group.

Front

Name two elements that are part of the alkaline earth metals family.

Back

Beryllium (Be) and Magnesium (Mg).

Front

What is the electron configuration of Chlorine (Cl)?

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[Ne] 3s² 3p⁵