2. Atoms & Elements

Which of the following is a metalloid that is also a chalcogen?

Which element has chemical properties that are most similar to the chemical properties of sulfur, S?

What property do all of the Group 18 elements have that makes them stand out from other elements?

This is a group of elements with few valence electrons that conducts heat and electricity.

How can you use the periodic table of elements to help you find information about specific elements?

Which element would most likely have chemical properties similar to that of magnesium (Mg)?

Which of the following elements would be chemically similar to calcium (Ca)?

Which element would most likely have chemical properties similar to that of fluorine (F)? Ne N Li Br

____________ varies from family to family on the periodic table.

In which set of elements would all members be expected to have very similar chemical properties?

What are the horizontal (from left to right) parts of the periodic table called?

What is true about elements that are in the same column (group/family)

What family of elements is in the right-most column of the periodic table?

The vertical (top to bottom) parts of the periodic table are called "groups" or ___.