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Periodic Table: Classifications
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Which type of elements are primarily found on the right side of the periodic table?
A
Lanthanides
B
Transition metals
C
Alkali metals
D
Nonmetals
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Recall the layout of the periodic table, which is divided into metals, metalloids, and nonmetals based on their properties and position.
Identify that the right side of the periodic table primarily contains elements that are poor conductors of heat and electricity, tend to gain electrons, and have higher electronegativities.
Recognize that these characteristics correspond to nonmetals, which include groups such as the halogens and noble gases located on the far right side.
Contrast this with other groups: alkali metals are on the far left, transition metals are in the center, and lanthanides are in the f-block below the main table.
Conclude that the elements primarily found on the right side of the periodic table are nonmetals.
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