Science 8 PT Groups/Periods/Metal/Nonmetals/Metalloids

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What is a group in the periodic table?

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A group is a vertical column in the periodic table where elements share similar properties.

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What is a period in the periodic table?

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A period is a horizontal row in the periodic table where elements have the same number of electron shells.

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What are metals?

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

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What property do elements in the same group share?

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Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.

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What is the characteristic of sulfur?

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Sulfur is considered brittle.

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Which two elements have properties in common: Nitrogen and Phosphorous or Oxygen and Nitrogen?

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Nitrogen and Phosphorous have properties in common.

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Do elements in different groups have properties in common?

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No, elements in different groups do not have properties in common.

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Which elements have properties in common: elements in a group or elements in a period?

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Elements in a group have properties in common.