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What makes hydrogen unique?
It consists of just one proton and one electron.
Why are alkali metals ready to lose their one electron?
They have only one electron in their outer shell.
Which are the most reactive elements in the alkali metals group?
Cesium and francium.
What makes the transition elements unique?
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Why are the alkaline earth elements very reactive?
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What are the oxidation numbers of the non-metals?
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What distinguishes metalloids from non-metals?
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What is the meaning of the term 'halogen'?
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What is the maximum number of electrons in the outer shell of noble gases?
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What elements are associated with silicate minerals like olivine, pyroxene, amphibole, plagioclase, the micas, and quartz?
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