Multiple Choice
Which group on the periodic table contains elements with two valence electrons?
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Periodic Table: Group Names
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Which group of elements in the periodic table contains the noble gases?
A
Group 2
B
Group 17
C
Group 18
D
Group 1
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Recall that the periodic table is organized into groups (columns) numbered from 1 to 18, each containing elements with similar chemical properties.
Understand that noble gases are characterized by having a full valence shell of electrons, making them very stable and mostly inert.
Identify that Group 1 contains alkali metals, Group 2 contains alkaline earth metals, and Group 17 contains halogens, none of which are noble gases.
Recognize that Group 18 is the last group on the right side of the periodic table and contains the noble gases such as helium (He), neon (Ne), and argon (Ar).
Therefore, the group of elements that contains the noble gases is Group 18.
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