Periodic Table Structure

Front

What are the vertical columns in the Periodic Table called?

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Groups

Front

What is the period and group of Silver (Ag)?

Back

Period 5, Group 11

Front

How many valence electrons do most noble gases have?

Back

8

Front

What are the elements found along the 'staircase' in the Periodic Table called?

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Metalloids

Front

Which element has six valence electrons?

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Oxygen

Front

What are the horizontal rows in the Periodic Table called?

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Periods

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

Back

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is the significance of the Periodic Law?

Back

It states that the properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers.

Front

What are alkali metals?

Back

Elements in Group 1 of the Periodic Table, known for being highly reactive.

Front

What are halogens?

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Elements in Group 17 of the Periodic Table, known for being very reactive nonmetals.