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What do the main group elements fill to complete their electron configurations?
What do the main group elements fill to complete their electron configurations?
- their p and d valence orbitals
- their f and d valence orbitals
- their d and f valence orbitals
- their s and p valence orbitals (correct)
What is the characteristic of the alkali metals and alkaline earths?
What is the characteristic of the alkali metals and alkaline earths?
- Having low ability to conduct heat and electricity
- Having high ability to conduct heat and electricity (correct)
- Being very brittle
- Exhibiting nonmetallic characteristics
What is plotted in Figure 8.1?
What is plotted in Figure 8.1?
- Thermal conductivities of the solid main group elements
- Magnetic properties of the solid main group elements
- Electrical resistivities of the solid main group elements (correct)
- Electrical conductivities of the solid main group elements
Why are metals good conductors of electricity?
Why are metals good conductors of electricity?
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What are the elements along a rough diagonal from boron to polonium designated as?
What are the elements along a rough diagonal from boron to polonium designated as?
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What is the purpose of the last digit in the group numbers?
What is the purpose of the last digit in the group numbers?
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