Properties of the Families
Akali Metals:
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Alkaline Earth Metals:
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Transition Metals:
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Chalcogen:
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Halogen:
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Noble Gas:
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Question 1: What are the two most reactive families on the Periodic Table?
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Question 2: Why are the Noble Gases not reactive?
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