Practice Structure of the Periodic Table: Groups (Columns) and Periods (Rows) - 3.3.4 | Elements and the Periodic Table: Nature's Organization | IB MYP Grade 8 Chemistry
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3.3.4 - Structure of the Periodic Table: Groups (Columns) and Periods (Rows)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

How many groups are in the Periodic Table?

💡 Hint: Count the vertical columns.

Question 2

Easy

What do elements in the same group have in common?

💡 Hint: Think about what affects their chemical behavior.

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Question 1

How many groups are in the Periodic Table?

  • 16
  • 18
  • 20

💡 Hint: Count the vertical columns.

Question 2

Elements in the same group tend to react similarly because they have the same number of what?

  • Protons
  • Neutrons
  • Valence Electrons

💡 Hint: Think about what determines how an element behaves chemically.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If an element is located in Group 2 and Period 4, what can you infer about its reactivity and position compared to Group 1 elements in the same period?

💡 Hint: Reflect on the number of valence electrons for each group.

Question 2

How would the properties of an element in Period 6, Group 17 compare to those in Period 2, Group 17?

💡 Hint: Consider the effects of atomic size and electron shell shielding.

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