Periodic Table Families

What do you call a group of elements in the same row as you move from left to right across the periodic table?

• Period

• Group

• Family

• Column

How many groups or families are there on the periodic table?

• 18

• 10

• 15

• 20

How many periods are there on the periodic table?

• 7

• 6

• 8

• 9

Are most elements in the periodic table classified as metals or nonmetals?

• Most elements in the periodic table are classified as metals.

• Most elements in the periodic table are classified as nonmetals.

• Most elements in the periodic table are classified as metalloids.

• Most elements in the periodic table are classified as gases.

Are the nonmetal elements on the periodic table’s left or right side?

• right side

• left side

• top side

• bottom side

The symbols for two noble gases are:

• He, Ne

• O, H

• C, O2

• Na, K

The symbol for two transition metals are:

• Fe, Cu

• Na, Cl

• C, H

• O, N

What are the elements nitrogen N, phosphorous P, arsenic As, antimony Sb, and bismuth Bi collectively called?

• Group or family

• Periodic Table

• Non-metal elements

• Metalloids

What do you call a group of elements in the same row as you move from left to right across the periodic table?

• Period

• Group

• Column

• Family

How many groups or families are there on the periodic table?

• 18

• 20

• 15

• 16