Elements and Ions - Short Version

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What charge do elements in group 1 (alkali metals) form when they become ions?

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1+

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion.

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Which elements are classified as noble gases?

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Neon (Ne) and Xenon (Xe).

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Which elements are considered nonmetals?

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Hydrogen (H) and Helium (He).

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Which elements are classified as metals?

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Calcium (Ca) and Iron (Fe).

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

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What is the general charge of alkali earth metals when they form ions?

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2+.

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Name two properties of metals.

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Good conductors of heat and electricity; malleable.

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What are the main characteristics of noble gases?

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They are colorless, odorless, and non-reactive under standard conditions.

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What is the periodic table?

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A tabular arrangement of elements organized by increasing atomic number.