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¿En qué parte de la tabla periódica se encuentran los metales de transición?
¿En qué parte de la tabla periódica se encuentran los metales de transición?
¿Cuál de las siguientes propiedades NO es común en metales?
¿Cuál de las siguientes propiedades NO es común en metales?
¿Qué tipo de elementos son esencialmente moléculas simples y monótonas?
¿Qué tipo de elementos son esencialmente moléculas simples y monótonas?
¿Cuál de los siguientes NO es un ejemplo de un metal?
¿Cuál de los siguientes NO es un ejemplo de un metal?
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Los ______ se encuentran en el lado izquierdo de la tabla periódica y generalmente exhiben características como apariencia lustrosa, buena conductividad, ductilidad y maleabilidad.
Los ______ se encuentran en el lado izquierdo de la tabla periódica y generalmente exhiben características como apariencia lustrosa, buena conductividad, ductilidad y maleabilidad.
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The Periodic Table: An Overview of Its Structure
The periodic table is a fundamental tool in chemistry, which allows scientists to organize and predict the properties of over 100 elements. This arrangement is primarily based on the atomic structure of elements, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons. The table is divided into several sections, including groups, the lanthanides and actinides, nonmetals, transition metals, and metals. Each section exhibits distinct properties due to the varying number of electrons in their outermost shells.
Groups
The vertical columns of the periodic table are referred to as groups. There are 18 groups in total, with each group containing elements having the same number of valence electrons. Different groups exhibit various chemical and physical properties, depending on the number of valence electrons present.
Nonmetals
Elements found in group 15 through group 18 are considered nonmetals. Nonmetals tend to be poor conductors of heat and electricity, with exceptionally low melting points and boiling points. Examples of nonmetals include hydrogen (H), carbon (C), nitrogen (N), oxygen (O), fluorine (F), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), radon (Rn), and the noble gases (He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn, and N_{2}).
Representative Elements
Representative elements, also known as main-group elements, are found in groups 1, 2, and 12 through 18. These elements typically have fewer d electrons compared to transition metals and are predominantly simple, monatomic molecules.
Transition Metals
Transition metals are found in the middle portion of the periodic table, specifically in columns 3 to 12. These elements exhibit properties that lie between typical metals and nonmetals. In general, they are excellent conductors of heat and electricity, highly ductile, and magnetic. Some examples of transition metals include zinc (Zn), chromium (Cr), manganese (Mn), iron (Fe), cobalt (Co), nickel (Ni), copper (Cu), silver (Ag), gold (Au), platinum (Pt), and mercury (Hg).
Metals
Metals are located to the left of transition metals in the periodic table, starting from group 1, the alkali metals. These elements are characterized by being lustrous, opaque solids, good conductors of heat and electricity, and generally unreactive towards other elements. Common metals include lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), magnesium (Mg), aluminum (Al), titanium (Ti), vanadium (V), etc. Metals are essential components for many applications across industries, including construction, transportation, energy production, electronics, and healthcare.
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Descubre la importancia de la tabla periódica en química, su organización basada en la estructura atómica, y las propiedades distintivas de los elementos en grupos como no metales, metales de transición y metales. Explora cómo los elementos se dividen en secciones con propiedades únicas debido a su configuración electrónica.
