Periodic table - review

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What are Halogens?

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Halogens are a group of elements in Group 17 of the periodic table, known for being highly reactive nonmetals. They include fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, and astatine.

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What is another name for metalloids?

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Metalloids are also known as semiconductors, as they have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What do Xenon and Silver have in common?

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Xenon and silver have the same number of energy levels, which is 5.

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How did Mendeleev first order the periodic table?

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Mendeleev first ordered the periodic table of elements by increasing atomic mass.

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Are all elements in the periodic table solid at 20°C?

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False. Not all elements are solid at 20°C; for example, mercury is a liquid at this temperature.

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What are Alkali Metals?

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Alkali metals are the elements in Group 1 of the periodic table, known for being highly reactive and having one valence electron.

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What are Alkaline Earth Metals?

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Alkaline Earth Metals are the elements in Group 2 of the periodic table, characterized by having two valence electrons and being less reactive than alkali metals.

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What are Transition Metals?

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Transition metals are the elements found in Groups 3-12 of the periodic table, known for their ability to form various oxidation states and colored compounds.

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What are Noble Gases?

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Noble gases are the elements in Group 18 of the periodic table, known for being inert and having a full valence shell, making them very stable.

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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.