Chemistry - Periodic Table Families

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What is sulfur classified as?

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Nonmetal

Front

Which family of elements is known for being soft, silvery, and very reactive with water?

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Alkali Metals

Front

Which element is not part of the Alkali metal family? (Li, H, Fr, Cs)

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H

Front

How many valence electrons do halogens have?

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7

Front

What group on the Periodic Table contains the alkaline earth family?

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Group 2

Front

What are the main characteristics of alkali metals?

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Soft, silvery, very reactive with water.

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.

Front

What is the common oxidation state of alkali metals?

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+1

Front

What distinguishes metalloids from metals and nonmetals?

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Metalloids have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

What is the primary characteristic of noble gases?

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They are inert and do not readily react with other elements.