Periodic Table

Front

What are the horizontal rows in the Periodic Table called?

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Periods

Front

In which period is Sodium (Na) found?

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3

Front

What does atomic mass represent?

Back

Basically, the number of protons and neutrons.

Front

In which group is Sodium (Na) found?

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1

Front

What are the vertical columns in the Periodic Table called?

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Groups

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What information does the Periodic Table provide about elements?

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It organizes elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

Front

What is the significance of groups in the Periodic Table?

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Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties and the same number of valence electrons.

Front

What is a valence electron?

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An electron that is found in the outermost shell of an atom and can participate in chemical bonding.

Front

What is the difference between metals and nonmetals in the Periodic Table?

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Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while nonmetals are usually dull, insulative, and brittle.