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Chem
periodic table metals
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Vertical columns on the periodic table | groups/families |
| Horizontal rows on periodic table | periods |
| Most of the elements in the periodic table are classified as | metals |
| Elements that touch the zigzag line are | metalloids |
| The elements in the far upper right corner are | nonmetals |
| Group 1 (extremely reactive) | Alkali metals |
| Group 2 (Very reactive) | Alkaline Earth Metals |
| Group 3-12 (many useful properties) | Transition metals |
| Group 17 (known as "salt formers") | halogens |
| Group 18 (Very unreactive, said to be "inert") | Noble gases |
| Elements at the bottom of the table that was pulled out so it wouldn't be as long. First row was called | Ianthanids |
| Elements at the bottom of the table that was pulled out so it wouldn't be as long. Second row was called | Actinids |