Families of the periodic table

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What is a metal?

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A metal is a type of element that is typically shiny, malleable, ductile, and a good conductor of heat and electricity. Example: Rhodium (Rh).

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What are vertical columns on the periodic table called?

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Vertical columns on the periodic table are called groups or families.

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What is an alkaline earth metal?

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Alkaline earth metals are the elements in group 2 of the periodic table. Example: Calcium.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals. Example: Arsenic (As).

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What color represents the lanthanides on the periodic table?

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The color that corresponds with the lanthanides on the periodic table is orange.

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What is the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by increasing atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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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. Example: Sodium (Na).

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What are halogens?

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Halogens are the elements in group 17 of the periodic table, known for their reactivity and tendency to form salts with metals. Example: Chlorine (Cl).

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What is the significance of groups in the periodic table?

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Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties and the same number of valence electrons.

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What is the significance of periods in the periodic table?

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Periods are horizontal rows in the periodic table, and elements in the same period have the same number of electron shells.