Periodic Table: Fast and Curious

Match the following classification to its' location on the periodic table.

• The right side

• Metal

• The left side

• Metalloid

• Along the zig-zag line

• Nonmetal

Located in the 1st column on the left of the periodic table. They are very reactive metals.

• Transition Metals

• Alkali Metals

• Rare Earth Metals

• Alkaline Earth Metals

The middle section of the periodic table, most of your common shiny metals are found here.

• Alkali Metals

• Rare Earth Metals

• Transition Metals

• Alkaline Earth Metals

These elements are very stable and do not bond with other elements. They are located on the far right of the periodic table.

• Alkaline Earth

• Transition

• Halogen

• Noble Gas

Located below the main section of the periodic table. Many of these elements are radioactive.

• Rare Earth Metals

• Halogens

• Transition Metals

• Alkali Metals

These are highly reactive nonmetals located in the 2nd column from the right.

• Noble Gases

• Transition Metals

• Halogens

• Metalloids

These are malleable, ductile, and good conductors so they are often made into wires. The are located in the 2nd column from the left on the periodic table.

• Alkaline Earth Metals

• Transition Metals

• Metalloids

• Halogens

What do scientists call the columns of the periodic table?

• Ups

• Horizontals

• Groups

• Carbons

What do scientists call the rows of the periodic table?

• Verticals

• Horizontals

• Periods

• Groups