Periodic Table Flashcard

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What is the periodic table?

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

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What are groups or families in the periodic table?

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Vertical columns in the periodic table that group elements with similar chemical properties.

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How many groups are there in the periodic table?

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There are 18 groups in the periodic table.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and non-metals, typically found between metals and non-metals on the periodic table.

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Which element is a non-metal in group 14?

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Carbon (C) is the non-metal in group 14.

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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.

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

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Elements are categorized as metals, non-metals, and metalloids.

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What is the total number of elements currently known in the periodic table?

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There are 118 known elements in the periodic table.

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What is the position of hydrogen in relation to metals and non-metals?

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Hydrogen is located at the top of group 1 but is a non-metal.

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Which elements are likely to have similar properties?

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Elements in the same group or family of the periodic table are likely to have similar properties.