Periodic Table Basics

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What is the name of the element with the symbol 'Na'?

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Sodium

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Elements in the same group or column of the periodic table have the same ...

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# of valence electrons

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What do we call the vertical columns on the periodic table?

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Groups

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What does the number at the top of each square on the periodic table represent?

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Atomic number

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What is a neutron?

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A small particle in the nucleus of the atom, with no electrical charge.

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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.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals in the periodic table?

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Metals are typically shiny, malleable, and good conductors of heat and electricity, while nonmetals are not.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is the significance of the periodic table's arrangement?

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Elements are arranged by increasing atomic number, which reflects their properties.

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What is the chemical symbol for magnesium?

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Mg