Solution: The Periodic Table, Molecules and Molecular

Chapter 1, Problem 39E

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Problem 39E

The Periodic Table, Molecules and Molecular Compounds, and Ions and Ionic Compounds (Sections)

For each of the following elements, write its chemical symbol, determine the name of the group to which it belongs (Table), and indicate whether it is a metal, metalloid, or nonmetal:

Table Names of Some Groups in the Periodic Table

Group

Name

Elements

1A

Alkali metals

Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr

2A

Alkaline earth metals

Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra

6A

Chalcogens

O, S, Se, Te, Po

7A

Halogens

F, Cl, Br, I, At

8A

Noble gases (or rare gases)

He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn

 (a) potassium, (b) iodine, (c) magnesium, (d) argon, (e) sulfur.

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