07. Metals and Nonmetals

Front

Sodium (Na) is found in which period of the periodic table?

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3

Front

Where would an element with properties of both metals and nonmetals be found in the periodic table?

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on the zig zag line

Front

Elements in the shaded area of the periodic table can best be described as:

Back

Poor conductors

Front

As an ion, magnesium has what charge?

Back

2+

Front

Which group of elements does not react?

Back

Noble gases

Front

What are metals generally known for?

Back

Good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, and ductile.

Front

What are nonmetals generally known for?

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Poor conductors of heat and electricity, brittle in solid form.

Front

What is the significance of the zig zag line in the periodic table?

Back

It separates metals from nonmetals.

Front

What are alkali metals?

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Elements in group 1 of the periodic table, highly reactive, especially with water.

Front

What are alkaline earth metals?

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Elements in group 2 of the periodic table, reactive but less so than alkali metals.