Chemistry: Modern Periodic Table

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Which block of the periodic table contains alkali metals?

  • S-Block (correct)
  • P-Block
  • F-Block
  • D-Block

What is the general electronic configuration for alkaline earth metals?

  • $ns^{1-2}$
  • $ns^{2}$ (correct)
  • $ns^{2}np^{6}$
  • $ns^{1}$

Which of the following elements are classified as metalloids?

  • B, Si, Ge (correct)
  • He, Ne, Ar
  • Li, Na, K
  • Fe, Co, Ni

What is the characteristic of elements in the D-Block of the periodic table?

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Which group in the P-Block contains inert gases?

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Which statement about alkaline earth metals is true?

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What is the general electronic configuration for elements in the D-Block?

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Which group of the P-Block is known for having highly reactive elements?

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Which of the following elements is not classified as a metalloid?

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Why can't alkali metals be found in pure form in nature?

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Flashcards

S-block elements

Elements in groups 1 and 2 of the periodic table.

P-block elements

Elements in groups 13-18 of the periodic table.

Halogens

Elements in group 17 of the periodic table.

Noble gases

Elements in group 18 of the periodic table.

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D-block elements

Transition metals in groups 3-12 of the periodic table.

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Periodic Law

The physical and chemical properties of elements repeat in a predictable way as their atomic number increases.

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Alkali Metals

Highly reactive metals found in group 1 of the periodic table.

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Alkaline Earth Metals

Reactive metals found in group 2 of the periodic table.

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Metalloids

Elements with properties of both metals and nonmetals. They are found along the staircase line on the periodic table.

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Study Notes

Modern Periodic Table

  • The physical and chemical properties of elements are periodic functions of their atomic number.

S-Block Elements

  • Group 1-2
  • Alkali metals and Alkaline earth metals
  • General electronic configuration: ns1-2
  • These elements cannot be found in their pure form

P-Block Elements

  • Group 13-18
  • Group 17: Halogens
  • Group 18: Noble/Inert gases
  • General electronic configuration: ns2np1-6
  • Seven metalloids: B, Si, Ge, As, Sb, Te, Po

D-Block Elements

  • Transition metals (Group 3-12)
  • General electronic configuration: ns1-2(n-1)d1-10

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