Periodic Table and Trent Review_2024

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What type of element is known for being a good conductor of electricity?

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Metals are known to be good conductors of electricity.

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What is the term for a horizontal row in the periodic table?

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A horizontal row in the periodic table is called a period.

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What is the term for a vertical column in the periodic table?

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A vertical column in the periodic table is called a group.

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Which element is located in period 4 and group 14 of the periodic table?

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Germanium is located in period 4 and group 14.

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

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The three main categories are metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

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What is a characteristic property of nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is a metalloid?

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Metalloids have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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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 does the term 'valence electrons' refer to?

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

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What is the significance of the periodic table's arrangement?

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The periodic table is arranged by increasing atomic number, which reflects the periodicity of element properties.