what type of elements are known for being the most reactive metals?
alkali metals
what type of elements are known for being the most reactive non-metals?
halogens
what type of elements are known for being the least reactive non-metals?
noble gases
what groups of elements are known for having high luster?
lanthanides and transition metals
what groups are included in the s block?
G1, G2
what groups are included in the d block?
G3-12
what groups are included in the p block?
G13-18
what is a period?
the highest main energy level (the biggest number)
d block G# calculation
2 + # of electrons in d sub level
p block G# calculation
12 + # of electrons in p sub level