Periodic Table
What are the different types of elements?
(What sections can the table be split into)
They can be split into 9 different sections
What are the transition metals?
Many scientists describe a "transition metal" as any element in the d-block of the periodic table, which includes groups 3 to 12 on the periodic table. ... Lanthanum and actinium in group 3 are, however, classified as lanthanides and actinides respectively.
What are Alkali Metals?
any of the elements lithium, sodium, potassium, rubidium, cesium, and francium, occupying Group IA (1) of the periodic table. They are very reactive, electropositive, monovalent metals forming strongly alkaline hydroxides.
What are Noble Gases?
any of the gaseous elements helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon, occupying Group 0 (18) of the periodic table. They were long believed to be totally unreactive but compounds of xenon, krypton, and radon are now known.
Facts about the Periodic Table.
- Carbon is unique in that it is known to form up to 10 million different compounds. Carbon is important to the existence of life.
- Francium is the rarest element on earth. There are probably no more than a few ounces of it on earth at any given time.
- The only letter not in the periodic table is the letter J.
- The country Argentina is named after the element silver (symbol Ag) which is argentum in Latin.
- Although there is helium on Earth, it was first discovered by observing the sun.
