Periodic Table Flashcard

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What group number is Beryllium in?

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Group 2

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What are groups 3B - 12B on the periodic table called?

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Transition metals

Front

What are the atoms along the staircase on the periodic table called?

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Metalloids

Front

Which group contains the most reactive nonmetals?

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Halogens

Front

What is true about all elements in Group 18 (or Group 8A)?

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They ALL are gases at room temperature.

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What are the main characteristics of metals?

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Metals are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, and ductile.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity and can be gases, liquids, or solids at room temperature.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids have properties of both metals and nonmetals and are semiconductors.

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What are alkali metals?

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Alkali metals are highly reactive metals found in Group 1 of the periodic table.

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What are noble gases?

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Noble gases are elements in Group 18 that are colorless, odorless, and mostly unreactive.