The Periodic Table: Elements, Groups, and Properties

Vocabulary practice flashcards covering metals, non-metals, physical and chemical properties, trends across periods, and patterns in Groups 1, 7, and 0.

Section C (Periodic Table)

The region on the right side of the Periodic Table that contains the non-metals.

Section A (Periodic Table)

The region located on the far left of the Periodic Table that contains metals.

Malleable

A physical property characteristic of metals meaning the material can be hammered into shape.

Ductile

A physical property characteristic of metals meaning the material can be drawn into wires.

Sonorous

A physical property typical of metals that describes making a ringing sound when hit.

Brittle

A physical property typical of non-metals that describes a substance that breaks easily.

Non-metal Oxide Solution

An acidic solution formed when a non-metal oxide dissolves in water, turning universal indicator orange or red.

Metal Oxide Solution

An alkaline solution formed when a metal oxide dissolves in water, turning universal indicator blue or purple rather than orange.

Periods

The horizontal rows of elements in the Periodic Table.

Groups

The vertical columns of elements in the Periodic Table.

Group 1 Elements

Metals that show a pattern of decreasing melting and boiling points and increasing reactivity with water down the group.

Displacement Reaction

A chemical reaction where a more reactive element displaces or takes the place of a less reactive element from its compound in solution.

Physical Property

A measurable or observable characteristic of a substance that does not alter its chemical identity, such as melting point, boiling point, state of matter, or insulation.

Chemical Property

A characteristic describing how a substance behaves in chemical interactions or reactions, such as being unreactive or reacting with water.

Group 0 Elements

Unreactive elements that are colourless gases at room temperature, good insulators of heat, and have low melting and boiling points that increase down the group.