Periodic Table Groups

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What are the noble gases?

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The noble gases are a group of inert (nonreactive) elements found in Group 18 of the periodic table, including helium (He), neon (Ne), argon (Ar), krypton (Kr), xenon (Xe), and radon (Rn).

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What is the name of Group 1 on the periodic table?

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Group 1 is known as the alkali metals, which include lithium (Li), sodium (Na), potassium (K), rubidium (Rb), cesium (Cs), and francium (Fr).

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What are the vertical columns in the Periodic Table called?

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The vertical columns in the Periodic Table are called groups.

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What is found on the Periodic Table?

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The Periodic Table contains elements, which are pure substances made up of only one type of atom.

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Which elements have the most similar chemical properties?

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Elements in the same group of the periodic table have the most similar chemical properties. For example, potassium (K) and sodium (Na) are both alkali metals.

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What are halogens?

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Halogens are the elements found in Group 17 of the periodic table, including fluorine (F), chlorine (Cl), bromine (Br), iodine (I), and astatine (At). They are known for being highly reactive.

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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, including beryllium (Be), magnesium (Mg), calcium (Ca), strontium (Sr), barium (Ba), and radium (Ra). They are reactive but less so than alkali metals.

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

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

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What is a period in the context of the periodic table?

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A period is a horizontal row in the periodic table, where elements have the same number of electron shells.

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What are transition metals?

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