Multiple Choice
Which of the following best describes the elements in the first group of the periodic table?
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Periodic Table: Group Names
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Which group of metals on the periodic table is known for having similar chemical properties?
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Halogens (Group 17)
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Alkali metals (Group 1)
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Transition metals (Groups 3-12)
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Noble gases (Group 18)
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Understand that elements in the periodic table are arranged in groups (columns) that share similar chemical properties due to having the same number of valence electrons.
Recall that alkali metals belong to Group 1 of the periodic table and have one valence electron, which makes them highly reactive and gives them similar chemical behavior.
Recognize that halogens (Group 17) and noble gases (Group 18) are nonmetals with different chemical properties, and transition metals (Groups 3-12) have more variable properties.
Identify that the question asks specifically for a group of metals with similar chemical properties, which points to the alkali metals in Group 1.
Conclude that the alkali metals (Group 1) are known for their similar chemical properties, such as reacting vigorously with water and forming +1 ions.
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