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Periodic Metals
Study Guide
Question | Answer |
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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. |