Periodic Table Basics

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What is a neutron?

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A small particle in the nucleus of the atom, with no electrical charge.

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What are groups on the periodic table?

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Vertical Columns.

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What are elements that occur in vertical columns on the periodic table called?

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Groups.

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What is the chemical symbol for Lithium?

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Li.

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What is each column in the periodic table called?

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Group.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals?

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Metals are typically good conductors of heat and electricity, while nonmetals are not.

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What is the periodic law?

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The properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers.

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What is the significance of the atomic mass?

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It is the weighted average mass of an element's isotopes.