All About the Periodic Table

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What is the chemical symbol for Lead?

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Pb

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Where are electrons found in an atom?

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Electrons are found orbiting the nucleus.

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What is the chemical symbol for Nitrogen?

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N

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How many electrons are in the outermost shell of Helium (He)?

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2

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What is the chemical symbol for Copper?

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Cu

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What is the Periodic Table?

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A tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What does the atomic number represent?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What are groups in the Periodic Table?

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Vertical columns that group elements with similar chemical properties.

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What are periods in the Periodic Table?

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Horizontal rows that indicate the number of electron shells in the elements.