Problem: GroupNameElements1AAlkali metalsLi, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr2AAlkaline earth metalsBe, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra6AChalcogensO, S, Se, Te, Po7AHalogensF, Cl, Br, I, At8ANoble gases (or rare gases)He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, RnNames of Some Groups in the Periodic TableChlorine is a halogen (Table 2.3). Locate this element in the periodic table.Is it a metal or nonmetal?
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| Group | Name | Elements |
| 1A | Alkali metals | Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr |
| 2A | Alkaline earth metals | Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra |
| 6A | Chalcogens | O, S, Se, Te, Po |
| 7A | Halogens | F, Cl, Br, I, At |
| 8A | Noble gases (or rare gases) | He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn |
Chlorine is a halogen (Table 2.3). Locate this element in the periodic table.
Is it a metal or nonmetal?
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