Groups in the periodic table

The group 1 elements are all soft, reactive metals with low melting points. They react with water to produce an alkaline metal hydroxide solution and hydrogen. Reactivity increases down the group.

The group 7 elements are all reactive non-metals. They react with metals to form metal halides, and with hydrogen to form acidic hydrogen halides. Reactivity decreases down the group.

The group 0 elements, the noble gases, are all unreactive non-metal gases. They show trends in their physical properties. Their uses depend on their inertness, low density and non-flammability.

his interactive quiz is for GCSE Chemistry (single science) students studying the periodic table. Test your knowledge of where the different groups are in the periodic table.

This interactive quiz is for GCSE Chemistry (single science) students studying the periodic table. Test you knowledge of chemical and physical properties and chemical reactions.

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