Chemistry Periodic Trends

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What do alkali metals do to form ions?

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Alkali metals lose 1 electron easily to form ions.

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How many electrons are in the outer shell of elements in column 17 of the periodic table?

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Elements in column 17 have 7 electrons in their outer shell.

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Which family in the periodic table does not react with any other family?

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Noble Gases (inert gases) do not react with any other family.

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What is the classification of an element with 18 protons?

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The element belongs in row 3 of the periodic table and is classified as a noble gas.

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What type of elements are found to the right of the stair-step line on the periodic chart?

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The elements to the right of the stair-step line are non-metals.

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What is the general trend of reactivity in alkali metals as you move down the group?

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Reactivity increases as you move down the group in alkali metals.

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What is the electron configuration of noble gases?

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Noble gases have a full outer shell, typically with 8 electrons.

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What distinguishes metalloids from metals and non-metals?

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Metalloids have properties of both metals and non-metals.

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What is the significance of the stair-step line on the periodic table?

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The stair-step line separates metals from non-metals.

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What is the common characteristic of alkaline earth metals?

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Alkaline earth metals typically lose 2 electrons to form ions.