PS1 CSA Study Guide

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What is the name of group 2 on the periodic table?

Back

Alkaline earth metals.

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What type of element is carbon (C)?

Back

Nonmetal.

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What are the characteristics of metals?

Back

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

Front

Is gold a metal or a nonmetal?

Back

Gold is a metal.

Front

What are valence electrons?

Back

The number of electrons in the outermost shell.

Front

What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

Back

Valence electrons determine how an atom can bond with other atoms.

Front

What are the main properties of nonmetals?

Back

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

Front

What is the periodic table?

Back

A tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

Front

What distinguishes alkali metals from alkaline earth metals?

Back

Alkali metals are in group 1 and are more reactive than alkaline earth metals, which are in group 2.

Front

What is an example of a transition metal?

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Iron (Fe), Copper (Cu), or Gold (Au).