Periodic Table Questions

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What are the vertical columns on the periodic table called?

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Families or groups.

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Which nonmetal is found on the left side of the periodic table?

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Hydrogen.

Front

What does a Lewis Dot diagram represent?

Back

The valence electrons of an atom.

Front

How many protons does Fluorine have?

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9 protons.

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How many neutrons are in an atom of Fluorine?

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10 neutrons.

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How many electrons does an atom of Fluorine have?

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9 electrons.

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What is the stair-step region of the periodic table made of?

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Metalloids.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the atomic mass of an element?

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The weighted average mass of an element's isotopes.

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What distinguishes metals from non-metals on the periodic table?

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Metals are typically good conductors of heat and electricity, while non-metals are not.