: Found on the upper right side, nonmetals (like Oxygen or Nitrogen) are often gases or brittle solids and tend to gain or share electrons.
Elements are categorized into groups (columns) and periods (rows) that share similar characteristics:
: These elements sit along the "staircase" line and have properties of both metals and nonmetals, making them essential for semiconductor technology. Chemistry Of The Elements
: Atoms share pairs of electrons to achieve stability (e.g., Oxygen and Hydrogen forming Water).
: The tendency of an atom to attract electrons increases as you move toward the top right (excluding noble gases). : Found on the upper right side, nonmetals
: The energy required to remove an electron increases as you move toward the top right. Chemical Bonding
: One atom "steals" electrons from another (e.g., Sodium and Chlorine forming Salt). : The tendency of an atom to attract
: Occupying most of the left and center of the table, metals (like Gold or Iron) are typically shiny, conductive, and tend to lose electrons in reactions.