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1
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What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?

A

Groups

2
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What are the horizontal rows in the periodic table called?

A

Periods

3
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What do all the elements in the same group have?

A

The same outer electronic configuration

4
Q

What do all the elements in the same period have?

A

The same number of quantum shells containing electrons

5
Q

What do all elements in the same group have, due to having the same outer electronic configuration?

A

Similar chemical properties

6
Q

What is the periodic table split into?

A

Blocks

7
Q

What does an s-block element have its highest energy electron in?

A

An s orbital

8
Q

What groups does the s-block consist of?

A

Groups 1 and 2

9
Q

What does an p-block element have its highest energy electron in?

A

A p orbital

10
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What groups does the p-block consist of?

A

Groups 3-8

11
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How can a d-block element be defined?

A

An element where a d orbital is being filled

12
Q

Where is the d-block found on the periodic table?

A

The first two periods of transition metals (Scandium to Zinc, and Yttrium to Cadmium)

13
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What is the outer electronic configuration for each group?

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Group 1 - ns^1
Group 2 - ns^2
Group 3 - ns^2np^1
Group 4 - ns^2np^2
Group 5 - ns^2np^3
Group 6 - ns^2np^4
Group 7 - ns^2np^5
Group 8 - ns^2np^6