Periodic Table Organization

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Objective

I can classify elements as metals, nonmetals, or metalloids based on their location on the periodic table.

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Practice

7 questions

1

Describe where metals, nonmetals, and metalloids are generally located on the periodic table.

2

Explain the role of the "staircase" on the periodic table in classifying elements.

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Exit ticket

Quick comprehension check

Based on its location on the periodic table, is potassium (K) most likely a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid? Based on its location on the periodic table, is sulfur (S) most likely a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid?

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