The Periodic Table

Periodic Table of Elements Use the reading linked above to answer the following multiple choice questions. Periodic Table Reading The atomic number of an atom is the number of _ in the atom's nucleus. Electrons Neutrons Valence Electrons Protons Elements in the same column of the Periodic Table have what in common? The same atomic weight The same number of valence electrons The same total number of electrons The same melting and boiling points What are the horizontal rows of the Periodic Table called? bases shells layers periods What family of elements is in the right-most column of the Periodic Table? Alkali Metals Transition Metals Alkaline Metals Noble gases What family of elements is in the left-most column of the Periodic Table? Alkali Metals Transition Metals Alkaline Metals Noble Gases Elements in the Periodic Table are listed in order of their _. Electrons Atomic Number Density Melting Point What is the name of the family of elements that has a full outer shell of electrons? Alkali Metals Halogens Transition Metals Noble Gases