Questions and Answers
What are the elements in group 1 called?
What are the elements in group 2 known as?
Alkaline earth metals
What is the name for Group 3-12?
Transition metals
What are the elements in group 17 referred to as?
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What is the common name for group 18 elements?
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What does Group 13-16 include?
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Name the metalloids that are found in the periodic table.
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List some of the non-metals found in the periodic table.
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Study Notes
Groups of the Periodic Table
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Group 1: Known as alkali metals, which include lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium. These metals are characterized by their high reactivity and tendency to lose one electron.
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Group 2: Referred to as alkaline earth metals, comprising beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, and radium. They are less reactive than alkali metals and typically form +2 ions.
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Groups 3-12: Identified as transition metals, which include iron, copper, nickel, and gold. These metals are known for their ability to form various oxidation states and colored compounds, and they often serve as catalysts in chemical reactions.
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Group 17: Also known as halogens, this group includes fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine. Halogens are highly reactive non-metals that typically form salts when combined with metals.
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Group 18: referred to as noble gases, consisting of helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon. These gases are characterized by their lack of reactivity due to a complete valence electron shell.
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Groups 13-16: These groups encompass a mix of metalloids, non-metals, and post-transition metals. Metalloids include elements with properties of both metals and non-metals, while non-metals are vital for biological processes and include oxygen and carbon.
Key Elements in Specific Categories
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Metalloids: This subcategory includes boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium. They exhibit properties that are intermediate between metals and non-metals and are essential for semiconductor applications.
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Non-metals: A broad group comprising carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine, phosphorus, sulfur, chlorine, selenium, bromine, and iodine. Non-metals are essential for life and various chemical processes, with diverse physical and chemical properties.
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Test your knowledge of the periodic table with these flashcards covering the names and definitions of various groups. Learn about alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transition metals, halogens, noble gases, and more. Perfect for chemistry students looking to reinforce their understanding of elemental categories.
