Multiple Choice
Which group on the periodic table contains the alkaline earth metals?
2. Atoms & Elements
Periodic Table: Group Names
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To which group of the periodic table does iodine belong?
A
Alkali metals
B
Noble gases
C
Halogens
D
Transition metals
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Identify the position of iodine on the periodic table. Iodine has the atomic number 53.
Recall that the periodic table is divided into groups (columns) and periods (rows), where elements in the same group share similar chemical properties.
Recognize that iodine is located in group 17 of the periodic table, which is known as the halogen group.
Understand that halogens are nonmetals characterized by their high reactivity and tendency to form salts with metals.
Conclude that iodine belongs to the halogen group, not alkali metals, noble gases, or transition metals.
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