Atoms and the Periodic Table

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What happens when a metal is near a nonmetal?

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The nonmetal takes the valence electron(s) away from the metal resulting in charges.

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What is the term used to describe the force of attraction between oppositely charged ions?

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Electrostatic attraction.

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How many protons, neutrons, and electrons are in an atom of magnesium?

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12 protons, 12 electrons, 12 neutrons.

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Is Beryllium a metal, non-metal, or metalloid?

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Metal.

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Which of the following elements is a halogen?

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Chlorine.

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What is an atom?

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The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of protons, neutrons, and electrons.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the periodic table?

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A tabular arrangement of the chemical elements, organized by atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What is an ion?

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An atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net charge.

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What is the difference between a metal and a nonmetal?

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Metals are typically good conductors of heat and electricity, while nonmetals are poor conductors and can be gases or brittle solids.