Unit 3B The Periodic Table

Front

What are two properties that make a metal a good choice to use as wire in electronics?

Back

Ductility and conductivity.

Front

Which group of elements shares characteristics with both metals and nonmetals?

Back

Metalloids.

Front

What is one similarity among elements in a group of the periodic table?

Back

They have similar chemical properties.

Front

What are the eighteen vertical columns of the periodic table commonly referred to as?

Back

Groups.

Front

Which property of metals is most important for cooking utensils?

Back

Conductivity.

Front

What is the definition of ductility in metals?

Back

The ability of a metal to be drawn into wires.

Front

What are metalloids and where are they located on the periodic table?

Back

Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, located between metals and nonmetals on the periodic table.

Front

What is the significance of groups in the periodic table?

Back

Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties and reactivity.

Front

How does conductivity relate to the use of metals in electronics?

Back

High conductivity allows metals to efficiently carry electric current.

Front

What is the difference between metals and nonmetals in terms of physical properties?

Back

Metals are typically shiny, malleable, and good conductors, while nonmetals are dull, brittle, and poor conductors.