1.2 - Characteristics of Elements
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Practice Questions
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Define what an element is.
💡 Hint: Think about the simplest form of matter.
List the three categories of elements.
💡 Hint: Recall what we discussed about their properties.
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What is an element?
💡 Hint: Consider the basic building blocks of matter.
Which of these is NOT a property of metals?
💡 Hint: Think about how metals behave when worked with.
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Discuss why the classification of elements into metals, non-metals, and metalloids is important in the study of chemistry.
💡 Hint: Think about how understanding properties affects usage in real life.
Given a list of elements, categorize them as metals, non-metals, or metalloids, providing reasons for your categorizations.
💡 Hint: Refer back to the properties we discussed in class.
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