Periodic Families

Periodic Families

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The periodic table is ordered based on increasing... (Select all that apply)

• mass

• atomic number

• protons

• neutrons

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If a compound is good at conducting electricity, strong, and ductile, it is likely a...

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

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If a compound is brittle and dull, it is most likely a...

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

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If a compound is shiny but easily breaks, it is most likely a..

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

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What is more reactive?

• Alkali metals

• Alkaline earth metals

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Can transition elements be found unreacted in nature?

• yes

• no

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Halogens tend to react most vigorously with...

• alkali metals

• transition metals

• noble gases

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Noble gases tend to be unreactive because..

• they have full valence shells

• they have empty valence shells

• they have partially filled valence shells

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Lanthanides are most similar to..

• halogens

• transition metals

• alkaline earth metals

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Actinides are often involved in..

• no reactions

• nuclear reactions

• small reactions

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Based on Oxygens position in the periodic table it would have __ valence electrons

• 6

• 5

• 2