Periodic Table

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have some characteristics of metals and some characteristics of nonmetals, such as Arsenic.

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What are noble gases?

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Elements that are unreactive and have a full octet of electrons in their outer shell.

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What is the name of group 2 in the periodic table?

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Alkaline earth metals.

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What does the periodic law state?

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The elements are arranged according to their atomic numbers so that elements with similar chemical properties are in the same column and properties repeat periodically.

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Which element has similar chemical properties as sodium but has 7 energy levels?

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Francium (Fr).

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What are alkali metals?

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Elements in group 1 of the periodic table, known for being highly reactive.

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What is the significance of the octet rule?

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Atoms tend to gain, lose, or share electrons to achieve a full outer shell of eight electrons, leading to chemical stability.

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What are transition metals?

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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 difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons from one atom to another, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons between atoms.