Periodic Tables and Element Properties

What are the elements in group 1 (the far left) of the periodic table called?

• Metals

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

What are the elements found along the "staircase" called? They have properties of both metals and non-metals.

• Metalloids

• Non-metals

• Transition metals

• Metals

The horizontal rows (left-right) on the periodic table are called:

• Shells

• Periods

• Groups

• Horizontals

The vertical columns (up-down) on the periodic table that have common properties are called

• Groups

• Periods

• Shells

• Valences

The number of electron shells an atom has is equal to the element's:

• Period number

• Group number

• Valence number

• Atomic number

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

The number of valence electrons an element has is equal to its:

• Period number

• Group number

• Atomic number

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-1

All _________ share properties that include luster, conductivity, malleability, and ductility.

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• metals

In the periodic table, the elements are classified acording to...

• The atomic number

• The mass number

• The electronic number

• The number of neutrons

Which element conducts electricity the best?

• Silicon

• Fluorine

• silver

• Arsenic

Which of the following is a physical characteristic of a metal?

• texture
• malleable
• brittle
• semi-conductor