periodic table properties

Which group of elements is known for being highly reactive and typically found in compounds rather than in their pure form?

• Noble Gases

• Alkali Metals

• Transition Metals

• Rare Earth Metals

What characteristic is common to all noble gases?

• They are all solid at room temperature.

• They are highly reactive.

• They are colorless gases and do not easily form compounds.

• They are radioactive.

Which element is most commonly used in batteries?

• Sodium

• Lithium

• Magnesium

• Potassium

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What do the alkali earth metals and alkali metals have in common?

• They are both found in nature as pure elements.

• They both have one electron in their outer shell.

• They are both highly reactive.

• They are both used in fireworks.

Which of the following elements is classified as a metalloid?

• Silicon

• Sodium

• Iron

• Argon

Why are noble metals considered valuable?

• They are radioactive.

• They are resistant to corrosion and oxidation.

• They are found in large quantities in nature.

• They are used in batteries.

Which group of elements includes those that are all radioactive?

• noble gases

• halogens

• actinide metals

• boron group

What is the main use of Technetium (Tc) in modern technology?

• In nuclear power

• In electric switches

• In medical diagnosis

• In jewelry

Which element is essential for the formation of proteins and is a key component of life?

• Carbon

• Neon

• Barium

• Gold

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What is a common use of the element Mercury (Hg)?

• In fluorescent lamps

• In batteries

• In surgical implants

• In paint