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The elements on the Periodic Table are arranged in order of increasing
Most of the groups in the Periodic Table of the Elements contain
An atom of an element contains 20 protons, 20 neutrons, and 20 electrons. The element is in Group
Which represents the electron configuration of a metalloid in the ground state?
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Which element is a member of the Halogen family?
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The properties of elements are periodic functions of their
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Bromine has chemical properties most similar to
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Which element in Period 3 exists as diatomic molecules at STP?
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The element in Period 2 with the largest atomic radius is
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Which pair of Group 15 elements are nonmetals?
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Which group is known as the halogens?
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Which of the following elements in Period 3 has the greatest metallic character?
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A diatomic element with a high first ionization energy would most likely be a
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Which elements have the most similar chemical properties?
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Which two elements have chemical properties that are most similar?
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All of the atoms of the elements in Period 2 have the same number of
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More than two-thirds of the elements of the Periodic Table are classified as
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Which of the following Period 3 elements has the least metallic character?
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Which element has chemical properties that are most similar to those of calcium?
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Which element is an alkali metal?
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The properties of carbon are expected to be most similar to those of
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Which element has the highest melting point?
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Which substance cannot be broken down by a chemical change?
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Which Group 14 element is classified as a metal?
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A sample of an element is malleable and can conduct electricity. This element could be
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An element that is malleable and a good conductor of heat and electricity could have an atomic number of
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Which two characteristics are associated with metals?
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Which statement describes a chemical property of iron?
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At STP, which element is brittle and not a conductor of electricity?
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Which element is classified as a nonmetal?
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What are two properties of most nonmetals?
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Which property is characteristic of nonmetals?
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In which area of the periodic table are the elements with the strongest nonmetallic properties located?
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Which element is a liquid at STP and has a low electrical conductivity?
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An atom in the ground state has a stable valence electron configuration. This atom could be an atom of
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Which element is a noble gas?
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Which substance cannot be decomposed by a chemical change?
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Which element is classified as a noble gas at STP?
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Which group in the periodic table contains elements that are all monatomic gases at STP?
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Which element at STP exists as monatomic molecules?
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Which group 14 element is a metalloid?
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Which element has both metallic and nonmetallic properties?
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Antimony is classified as a
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At STP, both diamond and graphite are solids composed of carbon atoms. These solids have
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The two forms of oxygen, O2(g) and O3(g), have
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Which gaseous element has the greatest density at STP?
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Which element has the greatest density at STP?
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What is represented by the dots in a Lewis electron-dot diagram of an atom of an element in Period 2 of the Periodic Table?
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What is the total number of valence electrons in a calcium atom in the ground state?
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Magnesium and calcium have similar chemical properties because a magnesium atom and a calcium atom have the same
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An atom in the ground state has seven electrons. This atom could be an atom of the element?
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Lithium and potassium have similar chemical properties because the atoms of both elements have the same
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The elements in Period 3 all contain the same number of
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Aqueous solutions of compounds containing X are blue. Element X could be
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Study Notes
Periodic Table Fundamentals
- Elements are arranged by increasing atomic number, reflecting the number of protons in an atom.
- Most groups contain only metals, highlighting the predominance of metallic elements in the Periodic Table.
Group Classification
- An element with 20 protons, neutrons, and electrons is in Group 2, indicating it's an alkaline earth metal.
- Halogens are found in Group 17; iodine (I) is a member of this family.
- Elements exhibit periodic properties based on their atomic numbers, influencing their chemical behavior.
Electron Configuration and Chemical Properties
- Metalloids, such as those in Groups 14 and 15, exhibit unique chemical properties and electron configurations, such as 2-3 for a metalloid in the ground state.
- Bromine shares properties with fluorine, both being nonmetals with similar reactivity.
Characteristics of Elements
- Nonmetals typically have high ionization energies and are poor conductors of electricity, contrasting with metals, which have low ionization energies and high electrical conductivity.
- Alkali metals, like sodium, are malleable and good conductors of heat and electricity.
Relationship and Reactions
- Elements with similar chemical properties reside in the same group; for instance, lithium (Li) and sodium (Na) have comparable traits.
- Carbon's properties align closely with silicon (Si) due to their positions in Group 14.
Stability and Configuration
- Atoms in the ground state achieve stable valence electron configurations; for example, neon (Ne) has a complete outer shell.
- Noble gases, located in Group 18, are monatomic at STP and exhibit minimal chemical reactivity.
Atomic Structure and Behavior
- Periodicity in atomic radii and metallic character is observed as trends across periods and groups.
- Elements in Period 2 share the same number of occupied energy levels, providing similar periodic trends.
Chemical Bonds and Compounds
- The properties of compounds often depend on the constituent elements; for example, copper leads to blue aqueous solutions.
- Different structural forms of elements, like carbon in diamond and graphite, exhibit different properties.
Key Properties and Trends
- The strongest nonmetallic elements are concentrated in the upper right of the periodic table, while metals dominate the lower left.
- The highest melting points in elements like rhenium indicate significant thermal stability.
Conclusion
- Understanding the periodic table's organization is crucial for predicting the behavior of elements in chemical reactions and their physical properties based on group and period.
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