M,NM, & Metalloids & PT

Front

What section of the periodic table represents the D orbital?

Back

Groups 3 through 12.

Front

What is the maximum number of valence electrons an element can have?

Back

8.

Front

What type of element is not malleable, not ductile, and has no luster?

Back

Nonmetal.

Front

Which elements have similar chemical properties to Barium (Ba)?

Back

Calcium (Ca) and Radium (Ra), because they are in the same group.

Front

What charge do elements in Group 17 typically have?

Back

-1.

Front

What are the main groups of the periodic table?

Back

Groups 1-2 are metals, Groups 13-18 include metalloids and nonmetals.

Front

What is the significance of the atomic number in the periodic table?

Back

It represents the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.

Front

What are metalloids?

Back

Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

What is the general trend of electronegativity in the periodic table?

Back

Electronegativity increases from left to right and decreases from top to bottom.

Front

What is the difference between a metal and a nonmetal?

Back

Metals are typically malleable and conductive, while nonmetals are not.