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Which group of elements tend to share qualities of metals and non-metals?

  • Group 3 through 12
  • Group 14 and portions of 15 (correct)
  • Group 1 and 2
  • Group 16 through 18

Which of the following elements is a metalloid?

  • Sulfur
  • Silicon (correct)
  • Beryllium
  • Potassium

Which group of elements are non-metals?

  • Group 1 and 2
  • Group 16 through 18 (correct)
  • Group 3 through 12
  • Group 14 and portions of 15

Where are transition metals located on the periodic table?

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What is a defining property of transition metals?

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Which of the following elements is a transition metal?

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What is the main difference between transition metals and main group elements on the far-right side of the periodic table?

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What defines a main group element on the periodic table?

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What is the defining point for an element to be considered a transition metal?

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Which groups of the periodic table classify as main group elements?

<p>1, 2, 13-18 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable quality possessed by all main group elements?

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What charges do main group elements in Group 15 typically form?

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Which elements are classified as solid, metallic, and easily conduct heat and electricity?

<p>Elements in groups 1, 2, and 13 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the general charge formed by main group elements in Group 2?

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How many total columns on the periodic table make up the main group elements?

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Flashcards

Metalloid Elements

Elements sharing properties of both metals and non-metals.

Example of a Metalloid

Silicon.

Non-metal Elements

Elements in Groups 16-18.

Location of Transition Metals

Groups 3 through 12.

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Defining Property of Transition Metals

Good conductors of heat and electricity.

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Example of a Transition Metal

Copper.

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Difference: Transition vs. Main Group (Far Right)

Transition metals conduct heat and electricity well, while main group elements on the far right may not.

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What defines a Main Group element?

Elements located in groups 1, 2, and 13-18.

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Defining Point: Transition Metal

Location in Groups 3-12.

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Main Group Elements: Groups

Groups 1, 2, 13-18.

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Notable Quality: Main Group Elements

Predictability of ion formation.

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Typical Charge: Group 15

-3

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Solid, Metallic Conductors

Elements in groups 1, 2, and 13.

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General Charge: Group 2

+2

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Total Columns: Main Group Elements

8 columns.

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Study Notes

Metalloids

  • Metalloids tend to share qualities of metals and non-metals.

Metals

  • Metals are typically solid, metallic, and easily conduct heat and electricity.

Non-Metals

  • Non-metals are located on the right side of the periodic table.
  • They do not exhibit the properties of metals.

Transition Metals

  • Transition metals are located in the d-block of the periodic table.
  • A defining property of transition metals is their ability to form more than one possible charge.
  • Examples of transition metals include scandium (Sc), titanium (Ti), and chromium (Cr).
  • The defining point for an element to be considered a transition metal is its ability to form ions with different charges.

Main Group Elements

  • Main group elements are located in the s- and p-blocks of the periodic table.
  • They are classified into groups 1, 2, and 13 to 18.
  • A notable quality possessed by all main group elements is that they tend to form predictable charges.
  • Main group elements in Group 15 typically form a -3 charge.
  • Main group elements in Group 2 typically form a +2 charge.
  • There are 18 columns in the periodic table, with 8 columns that make up the main group elements.

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