Periodic Table Review

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What type of elements are found on the 'staircase' of the periodic table?

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Metalloids are found on the 'staircase' of the periodic table, which separates metals from nonmetals.

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What does malleable mean?

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Malleable means that a material can be hammered into thin sheets or formed into wires.

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Which two families have been taken out of the middle and placed at the bottom of the periodic table?

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The Lanthanides and Actinides families have been placed at the bottom of the periodic table.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that look like metals but behave like nonmetals.

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Why are noble gases considered 'snobs'?

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Noble gases are considered 'snobs' because they have all of the valence electrons they need, having 8, making them stable.

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What are the main characteristics of metals?

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Metals are typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are usually dull, brittle, and poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

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The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom's nucleus and determines the element's identity.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A chemical bond is a lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.

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What are alkali metals?

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Alkali metals are highly reactive metals found in Group 1 of the periodic table.