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What is the defining characteristic of main group elements?
What is the defining characteristic of main group elements?
- Consistency in forming ions (correct)
- Ability to conduct electricity
- Formation of a wide range of ions
- High reactivity in all chemical reactions
Which group of main group elements usually does not form ions?
Which group of main group elements usually does not form ions?
- Group 18
- Group 1
- Group 17
- Group 14 (correct)
In terms of ion formation, which group among main group elements has a charge of -3?
In terms of ion formation, which group among main group elements has a charge of -3?
- Group 15 (correct)
- Group 16
- Group 1
- Group 17
Which statement accurately describes the physical properties of most main group elements?
Which statement accurately describes the physical properties of most main group elements?
What is the general trend for ion charges formed by main group elements as you move from Group 1 to Group 17?
What is the general trend for ion charges formed by main group elements as you move from Group 1 to Group 17?
Which category do elements in groups 14 and portions of 15 belong to?
Which category do elements in groups 14 and portions of 15 belong to?
What is a defining property of transition metals?
What is a defining property of transition metals?
Why are transition metals referred to as such?
Why are transition metals referred to as such?
What property makes paper clips magnetic towards each other when exposed to a magnetic field?
What property makes paper clips magnetic towards each other when exposed to a magnetic field?
Which group of elements tends to have much lower melting points than metals?
Which group of elements tends to have much lower melting points than metals?
Which group of elements are mainly silvery metals that conduct heat and electricity well?
Which group of elements are mainly silvery metals that conduct heat and electricity well?
Which group of elements have low melting points and do not conduct heat or electricity?
Which group of elements have low melting points and do not conduct heat or electricity?
Which of the following groups of elements are classified as metals?
Which of the following groups of elements are classified as metals?
Which group of elements have a high melting point relative to non-metal elements?
Which group of elements have a high melting point relative to non-metal elements?
Which group of elements are mainly non-metallic brittle solids or gases?
Which group of elements are mainly non-metallic brittle solids or gases?
