Periodic Table

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Who first ordered the periodic table of elements and by what criteria?

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Dmitri Mendeleev first ordered the periodic table of elements by increasing atomic mass.

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What are the vertical columns on the periodic table called?

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The vertical columns on the periodic table are called groups.

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What do halogens produce when they combine with alkali metals?

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Halogens, such as Chlorine, combine with alkali metals to produce salts.

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Which nonmetal is considered the most reactive?

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Fluorine is the most reactive nonmetal.

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What color represents alkaline earth metals on the periodic table?

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Teal represents alkaline earth metals on the periodic table.

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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 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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The main categories of elements in the periodic table are metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

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What is the periodic law?

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The periodic law states that the properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers.

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What are transition metals and where are they located on the periodic table?

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Transition metals are elements found in groups 3-12 of the periodic table, known for their ability to form various oxidation states.

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What is the general trend of reactivity in alkali metals?

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Reactivity increases as you move down the group in alkali metals.