Chemical Families

Which family of elements have 7 valence electrons?

• the alkali metal family

• the boron group

• the nitrogen group

• the halogen 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

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

• noble gas family

• halogen family

• alkaline earth metal family

• alkali metal family

An atom that has 1, 2, 3, or 4 valence electrons is likely to be:

• non-metal atom

• metalloid atom

• metal atom

• noble gas

An atom that has 5, 6, 7, or 8 valence electrons is likely to be:

• an alkali metal atom

• an alkaline earth metal atom

• a non-metal atom

• a transition metal atom

Which statement is true about the carbon family?

• They are all non-metals.

• They all have four valence electrons.

• They are all metals.

• They do not react with other elements.

The ten short columns in the middle of the periodic table are called:

• alkali metals

• noble gases

• halogens

• transition metals

Which group on the Periodic Table is not reactive (inert)?

• Group 1

• Group 2

• Group 17

• Group 18

Which two groups on the Periodic Table are the MOST reactive?

• Group 1 and Group 17

• Group 2 and Group 16

• Group 13 and Group 15

• Group 17 and Group 18