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Periodic Metals
Study Guide
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are four characteristics of Alkali Metals? | Ductile, malleable, good conductors of heat and electricity. |
| Are Alkaline Earth Metals reactive? Do they occur in nature? | Yes, Yes. |
| What are valence electrons? | Electrons used to combine with other elements. |
| Why are Other Metals similar to Transition Metals? | They are ductile and malleable. |
| What are four characteristics of Nonmetals? | Gas or solid at room temperature, not ductile or malleable. (very brittle) |
| What does ductile mean? | Can be rolled into wire. |
| What does malleable mean? | Can be pounded into sheets. |
| What does a semiconductor do? | Conducts electrons under certain conditions. |