“Do Now” # 4 – Textbook p 344

II. Periodic Table A. Grouping the Elements 1. Explain why the elements in

a group are similar. 2. Describe the properties of

alkali metals and where are they located on the periodic chart.

3. Describe alkaline metals and where are they located on the chart.

4. Where are the transition metals and how are they different from alkali metals?

5. Describe the lanthanides and actinides.

FOLDERS DUE and TEST on 9/17

6. Describe Group 13. 7. What metalloids from

Group 14 are used to make computer chips?

8. Which elements from Group 15 and 16 make up most of the air you breathe?

9. Describe the properties of Group 17.

10. Why do you think Noble gases are called noble?