Classifying the Elements 6.2

Classifying the Elements 6.2

6.2 Squares in the Periodic Table • The periodic table displays the symbols and names of the elements, along with information about the structure of their atoms.

6.2 Squares in the Periodic Table

6.2 Electron Configurations in Groups • Elements can be sorted into noble gases, representative elements, transition metals, or inner transition metals based on their electron configurations.

6.2 Electron Configurations in Groups • The Representative Elements • Elements in groups 1A through 7A: representative elements • The group number equals the number of electrons in the highest occupied energy level.

6.2 Transition Elements • Blocks of Elements

Assignment: SA 6.1 #s 2, 3, 5, 6 • and SA 6.2 #s 11-15

Section Assessment • 6.2.

6.2 Section Quiz • 1. Which of the following information about elements is usually NOT included in a periodic table? • color • symbol • atomic number • atomic mass

6.2 Section Quiz • 2. An alkali metal would have in the highest occupied energy level • an s2 electron. • an s1 electron. • p2electrons. • p6 electrons.

6.2 Section Quiz • 3. Which one of the following is incorrectly labeled? • Ne, noble gas • Cu, transition metal • Ga, transition metal • Cl, halogen

6.2 Section Quiz • 4. Transition metals are characterized as being different than representative elements because they have electrons in which suborbitals? • p • d • s • f

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Classifying the Elements 6.2