Putnam- PT Check-in

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, typically found along the stair-step line on the periodic table.

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What is the majority classification of elements on the periodic table?

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Most elements are classified as metals.

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Which group on the Periodic Table contains the Noble Gases?

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Group 8 (18), known for having a full valence shell and being mostly inert.

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How many valence electrons does Chlorine (Cl) have?

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Chlorine has 7 valence electrons.

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How many total groups are there on the modern periodic table?

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There are 18 total groups on the modern periodic table.

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What are the characteristics of metals?

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

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What are nonmetals?

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

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What is the significance of valence electrons?

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Valence electrons determine how an element reacts chemically and its bonding behavior.

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What is the periodic law?

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The properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers.

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What are alkali metals?

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Group 1 elements that are highly reactive, especially with water, and have one valence electron.