Periodic Table & Trends

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What are the two most reactive families on the periodic table?

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Halogens & Alkali metals

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The periodic table is arranged by what property?

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Atomic Number

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What is a periodic trend?

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A feature or pattern that occurs due to the arrangement of the elements on the periodic table.

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Which groups are classified as Non-Metals?

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Groups 7 & 8

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What does the group number of an element correspond to?

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The number of valence electrons

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What are Alkali Metals?

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The elements in Group 1 of the periodic table, highly reactive and have one valence electron.

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What are Noble Gases?

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The elements in Group 18 of the periodic table, known for their lack of reactivity due to having a full valence shell.

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What is the significance of valence electrons?

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They determine how an element reacts chemically with other elements.

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What is the difference between metals and non-metals?

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Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while non-metals are dull, insulative, and brittle.

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What is a group in the periodic table?

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A vertical column of elements that share similar chemical properties.