Answer
a) Group 16
b) Group 1
c) Group 15
d)
e)
f) Sodium
g) Oxygen
h) Phosphorus
Procedure
Using the periodic table below identify the elements. The periodic table organizes elements in a way that reflects their number and pattern of electrons. The table places elements into columns—groups—and rows—periods.
An element’s column number gives information about its number of valence electrons and reactivity. In general, the number of valence electrons is the same within a column and increases from left to right within a row. Applies only for groups 1,2, 13-18 (remembering that from 13 to 18 the last number is the valence).