Periodic Table Families

The family of elements that have one valence electron is the:

• noble gas family

• halogen family

• alkaline earth metal family

• alkali metal family

Which statement is true about the alkaline earth metal family?

• They have 2 valence electrons.

• They are found on the right side of the periodic table.

• They form -2 charges.

• They tend to gain valence electrons.

Which family of elements is least likely to gain or lose valence electrons because they do not chemically react?

• the noble gas family

• the halogen family

• the transition metals

• the carbon family

Which family of elements have 7 valence electrons?

• the alkali metal family

• the boron group

• the nitrogen group

• the halogen family

What is the name of the family that is highlighted?

• Alkali Metal Family

• Halogen Family

• Noble Gas Family

• Transition Metal Family

Which family of elements is known for having a full outer shell of electrons?

• Noble gases

• Alkali metals

• Halogens

• Transition metals

What is a common property of the alkali metal family?

• They are highly reactive with water.

• They are non-reactive gases.

• They have a full outer electron shell.

• They form covalent bonds easily.

Which family of elements is characterized by having two valence electrons?

• Alkali metals

• Alkaline earth metals

• Halogens

• Noble gases

Which family of elements is known for forming salts when combined with metals?

• Noble gases

• Halogens

• Alkali metals

• Transition metals

Which family of elements is located in Group 18 of the periodic table?

• Alkali metals

• Alkaline earth metals

• Halogens

• Noble gases