If an element has fewer electrons than it does protons, or it has more electrons than it does protons, it is referred to as a(n) _________.(1 point)

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Responses

Element
Element

Molecule
Molecule

Ion
Ion

Atom
Atom
Question 2
The periodic table is arranged by various patterns. The pattern that represents the ions in each group as you go across the table are: (1 point)
Responses

-1, -2, -3, +/-4, +3, +2, +1, 0
-1, -2, -3, +/-4, +3, +2, +1, 0

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8

+1, +2, +3, +/-4, -3, -2, -1, 0
+1, +2, +3, +/-4, -3, -2, -1, 0

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 0
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 0
Question 3
When looking at the periodic table, what special name is given to the elements in group 17 of the table? (1 point)
Responses

Alkaline Earth Metals
Alkaline Earth Metals

Alkali Metals
Alkali Metals

Halogens
Halogens

Noble Gases
Noble Gases
Question 4
The tendency of an atom to attract electrons to itself from an atom of another element is referred to as _______. (1 point)
Responses

electronegativity
electronegativity

isotope
isotope

Periodicity
Periodicity

Valence Electrons
Valence Electrons

Answer 1

Here are the answers to your questions:

Question 1: If an element has fewer electrons than it does protons, or it has more electrons than it does protons, it is referred to as a(n) Ion.

Question 2: The periodic table is arranged by various patterns. The pattern that represents the ions in each group as you go across the table are: +1, +2, +3, +/-4, -3, -2, -1, 0.

Question 3: When looking at the periodic table, what special name is given to the elements in group 17 of the table? Halogens.

Question 4: The tendency of an atom to attract electrons to itself from an atom of another element is referred to as electronegativity.