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PERIODIC TABLE PUZZLE

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The location of an element in the periodic table can give information about its properties. Provide the letter of the element in the table above that best fits the description below. (note that the letters are not the symbols for the elements). Each answer may be used only once.

1             A semimetal          

2             An inner transition element

3             Has oxidation numbers of +1 and -1   

4             Most commonly has an oxidation state of -2.   

5             The alkali metal   

6             The alkaline earth metal   

7             This is an active nonmetal   

8             This is an inert gas   

9             This metal has an oxidation number of +3   

10          This metal has more than one oxidation state   

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