Properties of elements flashcard

Front

What is a property of all elements in the 17th group (column) of the periodic table?

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Reactive

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Elements in group (column) one of the periodic table have _______ electron(s) in the outer shell?

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one

Front

What is true about the electron configuration of all atoms in the 1st column of the periodic table?

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There is one valence electron.

Front

Which of these elements will be the best conductor of electricity?

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Lithium

Front

Which of the following statements about valence electrons and the periodic table is true?

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Elements with the most valence electrons are in group 18.

Front

What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that determine its chemical properties.

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What is the significance of the periodic table's group number?

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The group number indicates the number of valence electrons in the elements of that group.

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What is the general trend of reactivity in group 1 elements?

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Reactivity increases as you move down the group.

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What is the electron configuration of a noble gas?

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Noble gases have full outer electron shells, making them stable and unreactive.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals in terms of conductivity?

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Metals are good conductors of electricity, while nonmetals are generally poor conductors.