Periodic Table

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What is the arrangement of groups on the periodic table?

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Groups are arranged vertically.

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Which element is classified as an alkali metal?

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Sodium.

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What family does copper belong to?

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Copper is in the transition metals family.

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How are elements arranged in the periodic table?

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Elements are arranged in increasing atomic number from left to right.

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What is a property of metalloids?

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Metalloids have properties of both metals and non-metals.

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

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Metals, non-metals, and metalloids.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the significance of the periodic law?

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

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What are noble gases?

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Noble gases are a group of elements in Group 18 that are mostly inert and do not readily react with other elements.

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What distinguishes alkali metals from other metals?

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Alkali metals are highly reactive and have one electron in their outermost shell.