Groups of the periodic table

Front

What Group and Period does Chlorine (Cl) belong to?

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Group 17, Period 3

Front

Which element is found in Period 4, Group 8?

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Iron

Front

What is the name of the group of elements that includes Mg and Ca?

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Alkaline Earth Metals

Front

Elements in the same ________ are more chemically similar.

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group

Front

Name groups 3B - 12B on the periodic table.

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transition metals

Front

What are the main characteristics of Alkali Metals?

Back

They are highly reactive, especially with water, and have one electron in their outermost shell.

Front

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

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Reactivity increases as you move down the group.

Front

What is the common oxidation state of Alkaline Earth Metals?

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+2

Front

What distinguishes Noble Gases from other groups in the periodic table?

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They are inert and have a full valence shell, making them very stable.

Front

What is the significance of the Periodic Law?

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It states that the properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers.