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What is the atomic number?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What does the atomic mass represent?

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The atomic mass is the weighted average mass of an element's isotopes, measured in atomic mass units (amu).

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, found along the zigzag line on the periodic table.

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How do you determine the number of electrons in a neutral atom?

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In a neutral atom, the number of electrons is equal to the number of protons, which is the atomic number.

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What is the significance of the periodic table?

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The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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

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The main categories are metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

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What is a chemical symbol?

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A chemical symbol is a one or two-letter abbreviation used to represent an element on the periodic table.

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What does the number 6 represent in the periodic table?

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The number 6 represents the atomic number of carbon, indicating it has 6 protons.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the difference between atomic number and atomic mass?

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The atomic number is the number of protons, while the atomic mass is the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.