The Periodic Table Flashcards
How are elements arranged in the periodic table
In order of atomic number
In groups and periods
Which direction are groups and periods in the periodic table
Groups - top to bottom
Periods - left to right
Describe where are reactive metals in PT
Group 1 and 2
Where are transition metals
Middle section (between groups 2 and 3)
Where are post transition metals
Aluminium down (by one and across one each time) to polonium / bottom
Where are non metals
Other side of post transition metals
Boron - across and down 1, till astatine / bottom
Where are noble gases
Group 0
Where are metals
Group 1 to stair case shaped line that covers group 3 to bottom group 6
Where are non metals
From top of / right of stair case shaped line from group 3 to 6 to end of periodic table at group 0
Group 1 are called
Alkali metals
Group 7 are called
Halogens
Group 0 are called
Noble gases
