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Physical Science Lab
The Periodic Table and Chemical Bonding
Refer to the eight columns (1A through 8A) of the representative elements in the Periodic Table
for questions 1-10. Write each answer next to, or just below, the question. (Some Periodic
Tables label these columns, or groups, as I through VIII, instead of 1A through 8A)
1. In what column will you find the inert, i.e., nonreactive, gases?
2. In what column will you find elements that easily gain one extra electron, thus become
negative ions?
3. In what column of will you find some elements that easily gain three extra electrons, thus
become -3 ions?
4. In what column will you find elements that easily lose an electron, thus become positive
ions?
5. In what column will you find elements that easily lose two electrons, thus become +2 ions?
6. In what column will you find elements with one electron in the outer shell?
7. In what column will you find elements with two electrons in the outer shell?
8. In what column will you find elements with seven electrons in the outer shell?
9. In what column will you find elements with eight electrons in the outer shell?
10. In what column will you find elements with six electrons in the outer shell?
