Analysis Of Element Symbols On The Periodic Table Worksheet, 55% OFF - Free Printable

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## 1. Tell which element is located in the following groups and periods.

To solve this, you need to locate the intersection of the given group (column) and period (row) on the periodic table.

> 💡 *Note: Modern IUPAC numbering uses 1–18 for groups. We’ll use that system.*

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Answers & Explanations:

a. group 4, period 5 → Zirconium (Zr)
- Period 5: row starting with Rb (37) to Xe (54).
- Group 4: Ti, Zr, Hf, Rf → Zr is in period 5.

b. group 2, period 2 → Beryllium (Be)
- Period 2: Li, Be, B, C, N, O, F, Ne.
- Group 2: Be is second element in period 2.

c. group 6, period 6 → Tungsten (W)
- Period 6: Cs to Rn.
- Group 6: Cr, Mo, W, Sg → W is in period 6.

d. group 18, period 1 → Helium (He)
- Group 18: Noble gases.
- Period 1 only has H and He → He is in group 18.

e. group 14, period 5 → Tin (Sn)
- Group 14: C, Si, Ge, Sn, Pb, Fl → Sn is in period 5.

f. group 12, period 4 → Zinc (Zn)
- Group 12: Zn, Cd, Hg, Cn → Zn is in period 4.

g. group 1, period 7 → Francium (Fr)
- Group 1: Alkali metals → Fr is in period 7 (last naturally occurring one).

h. group 16, period 6 → Polonium (Po)
- Group 16: O, S, Se, Te, Po, Lv → Po is in period 6.

i. group 17, period 3 → Chlorine (Cl)
- Group 17: Halogens → Cl is third period halogen (after F, before Br).

j. group 11, period 5 → Silver (Ag)
- Group 11: Cu, Ag, Au, Rg → Ag is in period 5.

k. group 5, period 4 → Vanadium (V)
- Group 5: V, Nb, Ta, Db → V is in period 4.

l. group 10, period 6 → Platinum (Pt)
- Group 10: Ni, Pd, Pt, Ds → Pt is in period 6.

m. group 13, period 3 → Aluminum (Al)
- Group 13: B, Al, Ga, In, Tl → Al is in period 3.

n. group 15, period 6 → Bismuth (Bi)
- Group 15: N, P, As, Sb, Bi, Mc → Bi is in period 6.

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## ✔ Final Answers for Part 1:

a. Zirconium (Zr)
b. Beryllium (Be)
c. Tungsten (W)
d. Helium (He)
e. Tin (Sn)
f. Zinc (Zn)
g. Francium (Fr)
h. Polonium (Po)
i. Chlorine (Cl)
j. Silver (Ag)
k. Vanadium (V)
l. Platinum (Pt)
m. Aluminum (Al)
n. Bismuth (Bi)

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## 2. For each of the following, label as a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid.

Let’s recall:

- Metals: Shiny, malleable, ductile, good conductors of heat/electricity, mostly solids at room temp.
- Nonmetals: Poor conductors, brittle (if solid), often gases or dull solids.
- Metalloids: Intermediate properties — semiconductors, e.g., Si, Ge, As.

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Answers & Explanations:

a. poor conductor of electricity → Nonmetal
- Metals conduct well; nonmetals do not. Metalloids are semiconductors (not “poor”).

b. usually a solid at room temp → Metal *(most common answer)*
- While some nonmetals (S, I) are solids, most elements that are solids at room temp are metals. Metalloids are also solids, but “usually” implies majority → Metal.

c. ductile → Metal
- Only metals are ductile (can be drawn into wires).

d. chlorine → Nonmetal
- Halogen gas → classic nonmetal.

e. semiconductor → Metalloid
- Semiconductors like Si, Ge are metalloids.

f. silicon → Metalloid
- Classic metalloid — used in computer chips.

g. malleable → Metal
- Can be hammered into sheets — property of metals.

h. usually a gas at room temp → Nonmetal
- All noble gases and many diatomic gases (O₂, N₂, Cl₂) are nonmetals.

i. cobalt → Metal
- Transition metal → shiny, magnetic, conducts electricity.

j. good conductor of heat → Metal
- Metals conduct heat well.

k. brittle → Nonmetal
- Solid nonmetals (like sulfur) are brittle. Metals are malleable/ductile.

l. oxygen → Nonmetal
- Diatomic gas, essential for respiration — classic nonmetal.

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## ✔ Final Answers for Part 2:

a. Nonmetal
b. Metal
c. Metal
d. Nonmetal
e. Metalloid
f. Metalloid
g. Metal
h. Nonmetal
i. Metal
j. Metal
k. Nonmetal
l. Nonmetal

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