Periodic Table Patterns

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Which category do MOST elements belong to?

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Most elements belong to the category of metals.

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The periodic table is organized in horizontal rows called...

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The horizontal rows in the periodic table are called Periods.

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What is the chemical symbol for silver?

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The chemical symbol for silver is Ag.

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What is the only nonmetal that is NOT on the right side of the Periodic Table?

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The only nonmetal that is NOT on the right side of the Periodic Table is Hydrogen.

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Which category do most elements on the right side of the Periodic Table belong to?

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Most elements on the right side of the Periodic Table belong to the category of nonmetals.

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What are the three main categories of elements in the periodic table?

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The three main categories of elements are metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

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What is a metalloid?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is the significance of the atomic number in the periodic table?

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The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom and determines the element's identity.

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What is the general trend of reactivity in metals as you move down a group in the periodic table?

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The reactivity of metals generally increases as you move down a group in the periodic table.

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What is the general trend of reactivity in nonmetals as you move down a group in the periodic table?

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The reactivity of nonmetals generally decreases as you move down a group in the periodic table.