PERIODIC TABLE

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What does the atomic number represent in an element?

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The atomic number represents the number of protons in an element.

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What are the basic building blocks of matter found on the Periodic Table?

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Elements are the basic building blocks of matter found on the Periodic Table.

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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 information does the atomic mass of an element provide?

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The atomic mass provides the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom.

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How is the Modern Periodic Table of Elements arranged?

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The Modern Periodic Table is arranged by atomic number.

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What is the significance of groups in the Periodic Table?

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Groups contain elements with similar chemical properties and the same number of valence electrons.

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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, indicating the number of electron shells in the elements.

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What is the relationship between atomic number and element identity?

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The atomic number uniquely identifies an element; no two elements have the same atomic number.

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What are isotopes?

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Isotopes are variants of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What is the role of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons are involved in forming chemical bonds between atoms.