Competency #6
Predict chemical bonding in terms of electron behavior and the periodic table
Learning Objectives a & b
- a. Identify metals, non-metals, and metalloids (semi-metals) by their properties and location on the periodic table
- b. Identify simple patterns in the periodic table
Question
Write down your answer to the following question:
A student is comparing a chunk of carbon (C) to a chunk of lead (Pb). The student notices that both of the elements are in the same group. The student decides that this means both elements should react similarly. Is this a reasonable conclusion?
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