Periodic Table

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The physical properties of metals include all of the following except

• shininess/luster

• malleability

• ductility

• brittleness

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Most metals are NOT

• ductile

• good conductors of heat and electricity

• liquid at room temp

• malleable

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In general, which of the following is true about nonmetals?

• nonmetals are shiny and ductile

• nonmetals are poor conductors of heat and electricity

• nonmetals are uncommon on earth

• nonmetals are not dull and brittle

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Which group of elements shares characteristics with both metals and nonmetals?

• salts

• metalloids

• halogens

• lanthanides

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The elements that are the most stable and do not ordinarily form compounds are ________________.

• elements in the carbon family

• halogens

• metals

• noble gases

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What name is given to the elements in Groups 3 through 12?

• metals

• transition metals

• halogens

• noble gases

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Which of the following statements about transition metals is true?

• They are never found uncombined in nature.

• They include familiar metals such as gold, silver, copper and nickel.

• They are soft that they can be cut with an ordinary knife blade.

• They are the most reactive of all the types of metals.

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Most of the elements that form a zigzag line in the Periodic Table belong to which major group?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• transition metals

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Which group or family is known as the Alkaline Earth Metals?

• Group 2

• Group 7

• Group 15

• Group 17

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What name is given to the elements in Groups 3 through 12?

• metals

• transition metals

• halogens

• noble gases