Periodic Law

Matching Exercise

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Match the items on the right with the items on the left.
Elements in Group 1 of the Periodic Table
Elements in Group 2 of the Periodic Table
D-block elements with typical metallic properties
An arrangement of elements in elements of Group 17
S-block and P-block elements
One-half the distance between the nuclei of identical atoms that are bonded together
A charged particle
A process that results in the formation of an ion
The energy required to remove one electron from a neutral atom of an element
Energy change that occurs when an electron is acquired by a neutral atom
Positive ion
Negative ion
Electrons available to be lost, gained, or shared
A measure of the ability of an atom in a chemical compound to attract electrons