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Why are elements that gain or lose 1 electron the most active metals or nonmetals?
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∙ 13y ago
Because it's "easier" for the elements to gain or loose just one electron, so they react more readily.
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Where are the metals semi metals and nonmetals located on the periodic table?
Non-metals are located on the right side. Transitional metals in the middle area.
Name the three broad classes of elements?
Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.
Does nonmetals are highly reactive while metals are completely nonreactive?
It is not true; many metals are very reactive and several nonmetals are nonreactive.
Why is the range of densities much greater among the nonmetals than among the metals?
Nonmetals contain about equal numbers of solid and gas or liquid elements. The subatomic particles that make up gases and liquids are more spread out and less compact than in solids. Therefore, gases and liquids are less dense than solids. Because nonmetals contain about equal numbers of solid and gas or liquid elements, they have a greater density range than the predominantly solid metals.
Elements that have same properties of both metals and nonmetals are called semimetals?
If that's a true/false question, then the answer is "false." Otherwise I don't know what you mean.
Which elements of the periodic table are metals and nonmetals?
metals elements conduct electricity better than nonmetals elements but not as well as metalloid elements
Do the elements go from metals to nonmetals or nonmetals to metals?
Moving from left to right on the periodic table, the elements generall go from metal to nonmetals.
Are halogens are metals or nonmetals?
The halogen elements are a subset of the nonmetals.
What are the three into which elements can be classified basd on their proprtiess?
The 3 main categories are Metal, Nonmetals and Metalloids
Elements can be classified as?
Metals and nonmetals
Are most elements metals noble gases or nonmetals?
Most elements are metals.
Are elements potassium and sodium metals or nonmetals?
Alkali metals
Are the elements in Figure 6-2 metals or nonmetals?
Metals
Elements can be classified as metals semi metals non metals?
Elements are classified as metals, metalloids and nonmetals.
What is the most active group of nonmetals noble gases alkali metals halogens alkaline earth?
The most active metals are alkali metals.The most active nonmetals are halogens.
What is the family of elements that react readily with metals?
The family of elements that react readily with metals is the halogens. This group includes elements such as fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine. Halogens are highly reactive nonmetals that readily form compounds with metals by gaining an electron to achieve a stable electron configuration.
What are two groups of elements?
There are three types of elements: metals, metalloids, and nonmetals. Most elements are metals.
