Question

1. As you go across a period, what is a useful comparison point?

A.
oxides
B.
halides
C.
hydrides
D.
hydroxides
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2. Most elements are
A.
allotropes
B.
nonmetals
C.
metalloids
D.
metals
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3. A metalloid is a(n) __ conductor of heat and electricity than a metal.
A.
better
B.
worse
C.
equal
D.
cannot be determined
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4. What causes the formation of allotropes?
A.
pressure
B.
light
C.
temperature
D.
all of the above
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As you move __and __ elements become more metallic.
A.
left, down
B.
right, down
C.
right, up
D.
left, up
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5. All of the following metalloids form allotropes except
A.
B
B.
Si
C.
Te
D.
Po
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6. What is a chemical property of a metal?
A.
malleable
B.
ductile
C.
positive oxidation states
D.
conducts heat and electricity
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Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

1. As you go across a period, what is a useful comparison point?

A.

oxides

2. Most elements are

A.

allotropes

3. A metalloid is a(n) __ conductor of heat and electricity than a metal.

A.

better

4. What causes the formation of allotropes?

A.

pressure

As you move __and __ elements become more metallic.

A.

left, down

5. All of the following metalloids form allotropes except

A.

B

6. What is a chemical property of a metal?

A.

malleable