Symbols
This element has the symbol K.
Potassium
This element has atomic number 3.
Lithium
These elements are found in Group 2.
Alkaline earth metals
This element is used in bones and teeth.
Calcium
Metals are typically this in conductivity.
Good conductors
This element has the symbol Ca.
Calcium
This element has atomic number 7.
Nitrogen
These elements are very reactive nonmetals in Group 17.
Halogens
This element is used in wiring due to conductivity.
Copper
Nonmetals are typically this in conductivity.
Poor conductors
This element has the symbol Pb.
Lead
This element has atomic number 11.
Sodium
These elements are inert gases in Group 18.
Noble gases
This element is used in batteries and has symbol Li.
Lithium
This state of matter has a definite shape and volume.
Solid
This element has the symbol Sn.
Tin
This element has atomic number 12
Magnesium
These elements include iron, cobalt, and nickel.
Transition metals
This element is used in thermometers (traditionally).
Mercury
This property describes how easily a metal can be shaped.
Malleability
This element has the symbol Hg.
Mercury
This element has atomic number 17.
Chlorine
These elements lie along the zigzag line of the table.
Metalloids
This element is used in fertilizers and has symbol N.
Nitrogen
This property describes a metal’s ability to be drawn into wires.
Ductility