Metals

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Alkaline earth metals react by losing ____ electron(s).

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two

Front

Group 2 of the periodic table contains the ________ metals.

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alkaline earth metals

Front

The reactivity of metals tends to decrease on the periodic table as you move:

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left to right

Front

Only some of the metals in Groups 13 through 15 are metals. True or False?

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True

Front

The elements at the bottom of the periodic table, in the first row, are known as the:

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lanthanides

Front

What are the two main categories of metals in the periodic table?

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Ferrous metals and non-ferrous metals.

Front

What is the general trend of metallic character in the periodic table?

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Increases from right to left and from top to bottom.

Front

What is the most reactive group of metals in the periodic table?

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Alkali metals (Group 1).

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What is the primary characteristic of transition metals?

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They can form variable oxidation states.

Front

What is the significance of the term 'ductility' in metals?

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Ductility refers to the ability of a metal to be drawn into wires.