Periodic Table Test Review

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Which group of elements in the Periodic Table is known for having similar chemical properties?

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The halogens (F, Cl, Br) are known for having similar chemical properties.

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What is the hardest naturally occurring substance?

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Diamond is the hardest naturally occurring substance.

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What does the group in the periodic table tell you?

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The group in the periodic table indicates the number of valence electrons in the elements.

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Which property is NOT characteristic of metals?

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Brittle is not a characteristic of metals; metals are typically malleable and ductile.

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What does a Lewis dot diagram represent?

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A Lewis dot diagram represents the valence electrons of an element.

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What are the main categories of elements in the Periodic Table?

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The main categories are metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

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What is the significance of the atomic number in the Periodic Table?

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The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom's nucleus.

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What are alkali metals?

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Alkali metals are the elements in Group 1 of the Periodic Table, known for being highly reactive.

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What is the periodic trend for atomic radius?

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

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What are noble gases?

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Noble gases are elements in Group 18 that are characterized by their lack of reactivity due to having a full valence shell.