Nonmetals

Question 1

The substance in the image is called dry ice. It is a solid that, without melting into a liquid first, turns directly into a gas at room temperature. Where are the elements that make up dry ice found on the periodic table?

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with the nonmetals

Question 2

Which properties are characteristics of nonmetals? Check all that apply.malleablebrittlesolid at room temperaturelow densityelectrical insulatorthermal conductor

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brittle; low density; electrical insulator

Question 3

Complete each statement with the word that makes it true.

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⇒ reactive: reactive; ⇒ halogens: halogens; ⇒ nonmetals: nonmetals

Question 4

Question 4

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Nonmetallic elements form ions by valence electrons to complete their outer shell.: gaining; The valence electrons an element has in its outer shell, the easier it is to complete.: more; The electron shells an element has, the easier it is to fill its outermost shell.: fewer; Reactivity in nonmetals as you go from left to right in a group, and as you go from top to bottom.: increases; Reactivity in nonmetals as you go from left to right in a group, and as you go from top to bottom.: decreases

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