Periodic Table Basics

Changing the number of neutrons:

Group 14 is called the

Group 16 is called the

Groups 3-12 are called the

Select the most reactive element in the Alkaline Earth Metals:

Group 1 is called the

Group 13 is called the

Rows (left to right) across the PT are called:

Nonmetals have the following properties:

Select the least reactive element in the Alkali Metals:

Columns (up and down) the PT are called:

This family contains mostly unreactive elements.

Changing the number of electrons:

Metalloids (found along the "Periodic Stairs"), have the following properties:

Group 2 is called the

Group 18 is called the

Changing the number of protons changes:

Group 15 is called the

Group 17 is called the

Metals, taking up the left side of the Periodic Table, have the following properties: