Chapter 17 Quizziz

Another name for a semiconductor is

• Nobel Gasses

• Metals

• Non-Metals

• Metalloids

A Cation is

• a positive ion that gains electrons

• a negative ion that gains electrons

• a positive ion that loses electrons

• a negative ion that loses electrons

An Anion is

• a positive ion that gains electrons

• a negative ion that gains electrons

• a positive ion that loses electrons

• a negative ion that loses electrons

Horizontal Rows on the periodic table are known as

• Groups

• Columns

• Periods

• Families

Vertical columns of elements on the periodic table are known as _____ because they share similar properties.

• Families

• Periods

• Semiconductors

• Actinides

According to the periodic table, which pair of elements has similar chemical properties?

• Ge and Se

• He and Ne

• K and Ca

• Fr and Og

According to the periodic table, which pair of elements has similar chemical properties?

• N and Ne

• Ar and Au

• Au and Ag

• Ba and At

Which group is inert (meaning their outermost energy level is full)?

• Halogens

• Boron Group

• Alkali Metals

• Noble Gases

Alkali Metals are extremely reactive because...

• They are metals

• Their masses are small

• Have one valence electron that is easily removed.

• Have a very high Electronegativity

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He and Neon are considered "snobs" of the periodic table because...

• They have a full outermost shell

• The are reactive with only each other

• They are not readily available on Earth

• They are not stable atoms