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Chem
periodic table metals
Question | Answer |
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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 |