Periodic Table Basics

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What does the term 'period' refer to in the periodic table?

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The 'period' indicates the number of energy shells an element has.

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How many periods are there in the periodic table?

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There are 7 periods in the periodic table.

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How many groups are there in the periodic table?

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There are 18 groups in the periodic table.

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What is the number of valence electrons in group 1 elements?

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Group 1 elements have 1 valence electron.

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What does the term 'group' indicate in the periodic table?

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The 'group' indicates how many valence electrons an element has.

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Which element is found in group 7, period 4 of the periodic table?

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Manganese is in group 7, period 4.

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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 information does the periodic table provide about an element's properties?

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The periodic table provides information about an element's atomic number, atomic mass, and its position in groups and periods, which relate to its chemical properties.

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What is the significance of the arrangement of elements in the periodic table?

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The arrangement of elements in the periodic table reflects their atomic structure and helps predict their chemical behavior.

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What are transition metals?

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Transition metals are elements found in groups 3 to 12 of the periodic table, known for their ability to form various oxidation states.