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Which element has similar chemical properties to oxygen (O)?
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Periodic Table: Group Names
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Where on the periodic table are the most active nonmetals located?
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Middle of the table
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Upper right corner, excluding noble gases
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Far left column
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Lower left corner
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Recall that the periodic table is arranged so that elements with similar properties are grouped together in columns (groups) and rows (periods).
Understand that nonmetals are generally found on the right side of the periodic table, while metals are on the left and metalloids lie along a zigzag line between them.
Recognize that the most active nonmetals are those that readily gain electrons to form negative ions; these are typically found in the upper right corner of the periodic table.
Note that noble gases, located in the far right column, are generally inert and not considered active nonmetals because they have full valence electron shells.
Therefore, the most active nonmetals are located in the upper right corner of the periodic table, excluding the noble gases.
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