Organization of the Periodic Table and Periodic Trends

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What is the organization of the periodic table based on?

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The organization of the periodic table is based on atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What are periods in the periodic table?

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Periods are the horizontal rows in the periodic table, indicating the number of electron shells an atom has.

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What are groups in the periodic table?

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Groups are the vertical columns in the periodic table, indicating elements that have similar chemical properties and the same number of valence electrons.

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What are metalloids?

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

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What color represents metalloids on the periodic table?

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Bright yellow.

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What are lanthanides?

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Lanthanides are a series of 15 elements from lanthanum (La) to lutetium (Lu) in the periodic table, known for their similar properties.

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What color represents lanthanides on the periodic table?

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Orange.

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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.

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What color represents halogens on the periodic table?

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Red.

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What is electronegativity?

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Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract and hold onto electrons.