(A) Properties and Reactivity of Metals in the Periodic Table

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What is a chemical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can only be observed during a chemical reaction, resulting in the formation of new matter.

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What does it mean if a material sinks in water?

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It has a higher density than water.

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What is ductility?

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The ability of a material to be stretched into a thin wire without breaking.

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What are alkali metals?

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Elements found in Group 1 of the periodic table, known for being soft, silvery-white solids at room temperature.

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What is a physical property?

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A characteristic of a substance that can be observed without changing its chemical composition.

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What is the significance of the periodic table?

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It organizes elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What is the boiling point?

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The temperature at which a liquid turns into vapor.

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What is the melting point?

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The temperature at which a solid becomes a liquid.

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What are transition metals?

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Elements found in Groups 3-12 of the periodic table, known for their ability to form various oxidation states and colored compounds.

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What is the appearance of metals at room temperature?

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Most metals are solid, shiny, and have a metallic luster, except for mercury, which is a liquid.