Introduction to Groups 7 & 8

Group 7 elements are known as ________.

• Halogens

• Noble gases

• Alkali metals

• Transition metals

Group 8 elements are also called ________ (Inert) Gases.

• Noble

• Reactive

• Halogen

• Alkali

Elements in the same group have similar properties.

• True

• False

How are groups arranged in the periodic table?

• Vertically

• Horizontally

• Diagonally

• Randomly

What is the symbol for Fluorine?

• F

• Fl

• Fe

• Fr

What is the symbol for Chlorine?

• Cl

• Ch

• C

• Ci

What is the symbol for Bromine?

• Br

• Bm

• Be

• Bo

What is the symbol for Iodine?

What is the symbol for Astatine?

• At

• As

• Au

• Ag

Fill in the blank: Most elements in this group are ________ (Astatine is a rare metalloid).

• nonmetals

• metals

• noble gases

• alkali metals