The Periodic Table (Grade 10 NSC Matric Physical Sciences): Quizzes

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Chemical Properties of the Groups
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Why do elements in the same group have similar chemical properties?

Same number of valence electrons

What is the special name for Group 17 elements?

Halogens

Which property increases as you move down a group?

Atomic radius

What happens to first ionisation energy down a group?

Decreases

How many valence electrons do Group 1 elements have?

One

What is the formula for sodium oxide?

Na2ONa_2O

What charge do Group 2 elements form when they react?

+2+2

How does halogen reactivity change down Group 17?

Decreases

Why are noble gases unreactive?

Complete outer electron shells

Although hydrogen is in Group 1, what is it NOT classified as?

An alkali metal

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