Periodic Table Trends

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What is a metalloid?

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A metalloid is an element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals. They are typically semiconductors and are found along the zig-zag line on the periodic table.

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Which element is a metalloid?

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Boron is a metalloid.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals are found on the right side of the periodic table.

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What group of elements has 7 valence electrons?

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The Halogens group contains elements with 7 valence electrons.

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What is electron affinity?

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Electron affinity is defined as the change in energy when a neutral atom gains an electron.

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Which block of the periodic table contains Boron?

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Boron is located in the p block of the periodic table.

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What are the main groups of the periodic table?

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The main groups are Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, Transition Metals, Halogens, and Noble Gases.

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What is the periodic trend for atomic radius?

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Atomic radius generally increases down a group and decreases across a period from left to right.

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What is ionization energy?

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Ionization energy is the energy required to remove an electron from an atom in its gaseous state.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons.