Properties of the Periodic Table

Front

Where is the atomic mass of each element located on the periodic table?

Back

At the bottom of the element's box.

Front

What group number are the alkaline earth metals in on the periodic table?

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Group 2.

Front

Where is the atomic number located for each element on the periodic table?

Back

At the top of the element's box.

Front

What is the atomic number of Potassium (K)?

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19.

Front

What family of elements does Arsenic (As) belong to?

Back

Metalloids.

Front

What is the significance of the atomic number in the periodic table?

Back

It represents the number of protons in an atom and determines the element's identity.

Front

What are the main categories of elements in the periodic table?

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Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids.

Front

What is the general trend of atomic radius in the periodic table?

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Atomic radius increases down a group and decreases across a period.

Front

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

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Transition metals are found in groups 3-12 and are characterized by their ability to form variable oxidation states.

Front

What is the difference between a period and a group in the periodic table?

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A period is a horizontal row, while a group is a vertical column.