Periodic Table

Front

What color on the periodic table corresponds with the halogens?

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Red.

Front

What are metalloids?

Back

Elements that have properties similar to both metals and nonmetals, found in a stair-step line on the periodic table.

Front

Which family of elements does not combine with other elements unless under special conditions?

Back

Noble Gases.

Front

What type of metal is commonly used in building materials for its strength and durability?

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Transition Metals.

Front

Which family of elements reacts violently with water and oxygen?

Back

Alkali Metals.

Front

What are the main groups of elements in the periodic table?

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Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Transition Metals, Halogens, Noble Gases.

Front

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

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It separates metals from nonmetals and indicates the location of metalloids.

Front

What are the properties of alkali metals?

Back

They are highly reactive, especially with water, and have one electron in their outer shell.

Front

What distinguishes noble gases from other elements?

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They have a full outer electron shell and are generally inert.

Front

What is the role of transition metals in engineering applications?

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They are used for their strength, conductivity, and resistance to corrosion.