General Information
What are characteristics of metals?
shiny, malleable, ductile, good conductors, react by losing electrons, form cations
What family is Manganese in?
transition metals
What element doesn't follow the trend of metals on the left side of the periodic table and non-metals to the right side?
Hydrogen
How many valence electrons do noble gases have (except helium)?
8
What are the characteristics of non-metals?
dull, colorless, gases or brittle solids, insulator, react by gaining electrons, form anions.
What family has the most radioactive elements?
Actinides
What are the two types of trends on the periodic table?
Vertical and Horizontal trends
What's significant about Francium, Caesium, Mercury, Gallium, and Bromine?
They are liquid at room temperature.
What is the significance of the zig zag line?
It separates the metals from non-metals.