Review: Elements and the Periodic Table

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What type of element makes up most (75%) of the periodic table?

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Metals

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The majority of the elements on the periodic table are:

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metals

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Which group of elements would be similar in physical and chemical properties?

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aluminum, gallium, indium, thallium

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What kind of element is a poor conductor of electricity?

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nonmetals

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Who is considered to be the Father of the Periodic Table?

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Dmitri Mendeleev

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Define metals in the context of the periodic table.

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

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity and can be gases, liquids, or brittle solids.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, often used as semiconductors.

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What is the significance of Dmitri Mendeleev's work?

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He created the first widely recognized periodic table, organizing elements by atomic mass and properties.

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What are noble gases?

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Noble gases are a group of elements in Group 18 of the periodic table that are mostly inert and do not readily react with other elements.