Chemistry - Periodic Table Families

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What is the electron configuration of an atom with 10 electrons?

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1s² 2s² 2p⁶

Front

What type of element is sulfur?

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Nonmetal

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What do elements in the same group have in common?

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They have the same number of valence electrons.

Front

Which element is not classified as an alkali metal?

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Hydrogen (H)

Front

What family does Radium (Ra) belong to?

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Alkaline earth metal

Front

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

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Reactivity increases down the group.

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What is the significance of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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

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What is the common characteristic of noble gases?

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They have a full valence shell, making them mostly inert.

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How many valence electrons do elements in group 1 have?

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1 valence electron.

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What is the electron configuration for an alkaline earth metal?

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It ends with s² (e.g., Be: 1s² 2s²).