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DirectionsOne by one color each element One by one color each element

family on the periodic table you family on the periodic table you printed out.printed out.

Make sure to use a color key (check Make sure to use a color key (check out the one on the next slide).out the one on the next slide).

Take notes about the characteristics Take notes about the characteristics and properties of the different and properties of the different element families on the back of your element families on the back of your table.table.

Groups and Periods

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Families on the Periodic TableElements on the periodic table can be

grouped into families bases on their chemical properties.

Each family has a specific name to differentiate it from the other families in the periodic table.

Elements in each family react differently with other elements.

ALKALI METALSGroup 1Hydrogen is not a

member, it is a non-metal

1 electron in the outer shell

Soft and silvery metalsVery reactive, esp. with

waterConduct electricity

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ALKALINE EARTH METALSGroup 22 electrons in

the outer shellWhite and

malleableReactive, but

less than Alkali metals

Conduct electricity

TRANSITION METALSGroups 3-12 in the

middle

Good conductors of heat and electricity.

Some are used for jewelry.

The transition metals are able to put up to 32 electrons in their second to last shell.

Can bond with many elements in a variety of shapes.

BORON FAMILY Group 133 electrons in

the outer shellMost are metalsBoron is a

metalloid

CARBON FAMILY Group 144 electrons in

the outer shellContains

metals, metalloids, and a non-metal Carbon (C)

NITROGEN FAMILY Group 155 electrons in

the outer shellCan share

electrons to form compounds

Contains metals, metalloids, and non-metals

OXYGEN FAMILY Group 166 electrons in

the outer shellContains

metals, metalloids, and non-metals

Reactive

HalogensGroup 177 electrons in

the outer shellAll are non-

metalsVery reactive

are often bonded with elements from Group 1

Noble GasesGroup 18Exist as gasesNon-metals8 electrons in the

outer shell = FullHelium (He) has

only 2 electrons in the outer shell = Full

Not reactive with other elements

Rare Earth Metals – Actinides and Lanthanides

Some are Radioactive

The rare earths are silver, silvery-white, or gray metals.

Conduct electricity

ActinidesLanthanides