Metals

Question 1

When an element tends to lose its valence electrons in chemical reactions, it behaves more like a .

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metal

Question 2

When an element tends to gain valence electrons in chemical reactions, it behaves more like a .

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nonmetal

Question 3

Elements that have an intermediate number of valence electrons will behave more like metals if they are in a group, and more like nonmetals if they are in a group. If they are , they will behave like metalloids with a combination of both characteristics.

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lower

Question 4

Elements that have an intermediate number of valence electrons will behave more like metals if they are in a group, and more like nonmetals if they are in a group. If they are , they will behave like metalloids with a combination of both characteristics.

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higher

Question 5

Elements that have an intermediate number of valence electrons will behave more like metals if they are in a group, and more like nonmetals if they are in a group. If they are , they will behave like metalloids with a combination of both characteristics.

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in the middle

Question 6

What did you include in your response? Check all that apply.

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All elements in the same group of the periodic table have the same number of valence electrons.; The number of valence electrons always matches the ones place digit of the group number.; Knowing the valence electrons of an alien element allows matching it with its group.

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