Squares in the Periodic Table 6.2 Squares in the Periodic Table The periodic table displays the ___________________ and ___________ of the __________________, along with information about the structure of their atoms. This is the element square for sodium from the periodic table. Interpreting Diagrams What does the data in the square tell you about the structure of sodium atoms?

Squares in the Periodic Table 6.2 Squares in the Periodic Table The ____________ ________________ in the squares are used to distinguish groups of elements. The Group 1A elements are called ______________ metals. The Group 2A elements are called ____________ ____________ metals. The nonmetals of Group 7A are called _____________

Electron Configurations in Groups 6.2 Electron Configurations in Groups Elements can be sorted into ___________ ________________, _______________ elements, ________________ metals, or ____________ __________________ metals based on their electron configurations.

Electron Configurations in Groups 6.2 Electron Configurations in Groups The Noble Gases The ___________ _______________ are the elements in Group _________ of the periodic table. The electron configurations for the first four noble gases in Group _________ are listed below.

Electron Configurations in Groups 6.2 Electron Configurations in Groups The Representative Elements Elements in groups 1A through 7A are often referred to as ________________ elements because they display a wide range of physical and chemical properties.

The _____ and _______ sublevels of the highest occupied energy level are _________. The group ________________ equals the number of electrons in the ___________ __________________ energy level.

Electron Configurations in Groups 6.2 Electron Configurations in Groups In atoms of the Group __________ elements below, there is only one electron in the highest occupied energy level.

Electron Configurations in Groups 6.2 Electron Configurations in Groups In atoms of the Group ___________ elements below, there are four electrons in the highest occupied energy level.

Representative Elements 6.2 Representative Elements Representative Elements Magnesium Some of the representative elements exist in nature as elements. Others are found only in compounds. Sodium

Representative Elements 6.2 Representative Elements Representative Elements Arsenic Some of the representative elements exist in nature as elements. Others are found only in compounds. Sulfur

6.2 Transition Elements Transition Elements There are __________ types of transition elements—____________ metals and ___________ ________________ metals. They are classified based on their electron configurations.

6.2 Transition Elements In atoms of a _____________ metal, the highest occupied ______ sublevel and a nearby ________ sublevel contain electrons. In atoms of an __________ ___________ metal, the highest occupied ____ sublevel and a nearby ________ sublevel generally contain electrons.

Blocks of Elements 6.2 Transition Elements This diagram classifies elements into blocks according to sublevels that are filled or filling with electrons. Interpreting Diagrams In the highest occupied energy level of a halogen atom, how many electrons are in the p sublevel?