Periodic Table Patterns

Front

Which state of matter are most metals?

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Solid

Front

Which category do most elements along the zigzag line belong to?

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Metalloid

Front

The vertical columns of the periodic table are called...

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Groups

Front

What is the chemical symbol for Copper?

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Cu

Front

Which state of matter are most nonmetals?

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Gas

Front

What are the horizontal rows of the periodic table called?

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Periods

Front

What is the general trend of reactivity in alkali metals as you move down the group?

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Reactivity increases down the group.

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is the significance of the zigzag line on the periodic table?

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It separates metals from nonmetals.

Front

What are noble gases known for?

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They are inert and do not readily react with other elements.