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Ch.2 - Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Brown - Chemistry: The Central Science 14th Edition
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Capitolo 2, Problema 42

Locate each of the following elements in the periodic table; give its name and atomic number, and indicate whether it is a metal, metalloid, or nonmetal: (a) Hg (b) At (c) Mo (d) W (e) Sn (f) V (g) K.

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Step 1: Identify the element symbol 'Hg' and locate it on the periodic table. Determine its name, atomic number, and classification as a metal, metalloid, or nonmetal.
Step 2: Identify the element symbol 'At' and locate it on the periodic table. Determine its name, atomic number, and classification as a metal, metalloid, or nonmetal.
Step 3: Identify the element symbol 'Mo' and locate it on the periodic table. Determine its name, atomic number, and classification as a metal, metalloid, or nonmetal.
Step 4: Identify the element symbol 'W' and locate it on the periodic table. Determine its name, atomic number, and classification as a metal, metalloid, or nonmetal.
Step 5: Identify the element symbol 'Sn' and locate it on the periodic table. Determine its name, atomic number, and classification as a metal, metalloid, or nonmetal.

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Periodic Table Organization

The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties. Elements are arranged in rows (periods) and columns (groups), with metals typically found on the left and center, nonmetals on the right, and metalloids along the dividing line. Understanding this layout is essential for identifying elements and their classifications.
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Periodic Table Classifications

Classification of Elements

Elements are classified into three main categories: metals, metalloids, and nonmetals. Metals are generally good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, and ductile. Nonmetals are poor conductors and can be gases or brittle solids at room temperature, while metalloids exhibit properties of both metals and nonmetals. This classification helps predict the behavior of elements in chemical reactions.
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Element Classification Example

Atomic Number

The atomic number of an element is the number of protons in its nucleus, which determines its identity and position in the periodic table. It also indicates the number of electrons in a neutral atom, influencing the element's chemical properties. For example, knowing the atomic number allows one to quickly find the element's name and its classification as a metal, metalloid, or nonmetal.
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