Element Properties on the Periodic Table

Which of the following is NOT a typical physical property of metals?

• Malleable

• Good conductors of heat

• Brittle

• High density

What is a characteristic physical property of nonmetals?

• They are typically shiny.

• They are good conductors of electricity.

• They tend to be brittle.

• They have high density.

What is a defining characteristic of metalloids?

• They are always shiny.

• They are electrical semiconductors.

• They have very high densities.

• They are highly reactive in water.

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What is a characteristic property of alkali metals?

• They have high densities.

• They are typically found alone in nature.

• They become less reactive as you move down the group.

• They are very soft and can be cut with a knife.

How many valence electrons do alkaline earth metals typically have?

• 1

• 2

• 7

• 8

Which of the following is a common property of transition metals?

• They are highly reactive with water.

• They typically form colorless compounds.

• They have varying oxidation states.

• They have low melting points.

What does the word "halogen" mean in chemistry?

• Water-producing

• Salt-producing

• Acid-forming

• Gas-forming