UNIT 9: Periodic Table Families

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What is a Halogen?

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Halogens are elements found in Group 17 of the periodic table. They are known for being highly reactive and include elements like Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine, and Astatine.

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Which group of elements is known as the Halogens?

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Group 17 of the periodic table is known as the Halogens.

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What is an Alkaline Earth Metal?

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Alkaline Earth Metals are elements in Group 2 of the periodic table. They are reactive metals and include Beryllium, Magnesium, Calcium, Strontium, Barium, and Radium.

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Which element is an example of an Alkaline Earth Metal?

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Calcium is an example of an Alkaline Earth Metal.

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What is the difference between Alkali Metals and Alkaline Earth Metals?

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Alkali Metals are in Group 1 and are highly reactive, while Alkaline Earth Metals are in Group 2 and are less reactive than Alkali Metals.

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Which element is not part of the Alkali Metal family?

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Hydrogen (H) is not part of the Alkali Metal family.

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What are Noble Gases?

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Noble Gases are elements in Group 18 of the periodic table. They are known for being inert and non-reactive, including Helium, Neon, Argon, Krypton, Xenon, and Radon.

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Which element is an example of a Noble Gas?

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Krypton is an example of a Noble Gas.

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What are the properties of Halogens?

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Halogens are typically nonmetals, have high electronegativity, and form salts when combined with metals.

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What is the reactivity trend of Halogens?

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The reactivity of Halogens decreases as you move down the group in the periodic table.