Groups of the Periodic Table

"When elements are arranged by increasing number, a periodic pattern arises." This is known as

Elements in this group are rare and valuable in the manufacturing of cell phones.

This group of highly reactive metals includes members like sodium and potassium.

Elements in this broad class are dense, shiny, conductive, and malleable.

The name given to the columns of the periodic table.

The name given to the rows of the periodic table

Term used to describe a substance that breaks or shatters easily

All of the following are gases at room temperature except...

Metals in this large group are stable, and include precious metals like Au, Ag, and Pt.

Every element in this family is radioactive.

The Russian scientist who developed the Periodic Table

The ability of a substance to be hammered into shapes without breaking

The ability of a substance to transfer heat or electricity.

Elements in this family are for the most part, nonreactive and stable.

Groups 1, 2, and 13-18 are collectively referred to as this:

(review!) A pure substance made of only one kind of atom and cannot be broken down by chemical means

This group of highly reactive nonmetals contains elements in all three states of matter at room temperature.

This class of elements are semi-conductive which makes them excellent for use in computers!