Mixed Groups

Properties of Metalloids Metalloids – form ionic and covalent bonds with other elements and can have metallic and nonmetallic properties Metalloids will generally conduct electricity better than nonmetals but not as good as metals – giving them the name semiconductor Metalloids are found along the stair-step line (exception of aluminum) – found in groups 13, 14, 15, 16, and 17

Boron group Group 13 Has 3 valence electrons (valence electrons – the electrons in the outermost shell of the atom) Important element Aluminum – most abundant metal in Earth’s crust Strong and light – used in construction of airplanes

Carbon Group Group 14 4 valence electrons Important elements All organic compounds contain Carbon but not all carbon compounds are organic Silicon – second most abundant element found in Earth’s crust (most found as sand SiO 2 )

Allotropes Allotropes – are different forms of the same element having different molecular structures

The Nitrogen Group Group 15 5 valence electrons Each breath you take is about 80 percent gaseous nitrogen.

The Oxygen Group Group 16 Oxygen makes up about 21% of air… exists as a diatomic molecule (diatomic molecule – a molecule that consists of two atoms of the same element) – O 2

Synthetic Elements Elements scientists have made by smashing existing elements with particles.

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