Groups & Periods

Front

What are the rows on the periodic table called?

Back

Periods

Front

What do the columns on the periodic table represent?

Back

Groups

Front

Which group contains elements with 1 valence electron?

Back

Group 1

Front

Which group contains elements with 4 valence electrons?

Back

Group 14 (or Group 4)

Front

What does the period number indicate about an element?

Back

The number of energy levels.

Front

What is the maximum number of valence electrons an element can have?

Back

8 valence electrons (octet rule)

Front

What is the significance of groups in the periodic table?

Back

Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.

Front

How many periods are there in the periodic table?

Back

7 periods

Front

What is the difference between a group and a period?

Back

A group is a vertical column, while a period is a horizontal row.

Front

Which group contains the noble gases?

Back

Group 18