Organization of the Periodic Table and Periodic Trends

Vertical columns on the periodic table are called ___?

• groups

• periods

• rows

• trends

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the halogens.

• red

• black

• blue

• orange

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the lanthanides.

• red

• black

• blue

• orange

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the noble gases.

• red

• black

• blue

• orange

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the transition metals.

• red

• black

• blue

• orange

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the metalloids.

• bright yellow

• gold

• teal

• light blue

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the alkaline earth metals.

• yellow

• black

• red

• teal

Mendeleev first ordered the periodic table of elements by increasing

• atomic number

• atomic mass

• atomic symbol

• atomic weight

Horizontal rows on the periodic table are called ___?

• groups

• periods

• rows

• families

Which family of elements reacts violently with water and exposure to oxygen?

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• lanthanides

• actanides

• transition metals