Periodic Table

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Atoms of different elements have ________ number of protons.

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different

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What do we call the electrons that are involved in chemical reactions and are in the outermost shell?

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Valence Electrons

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In what order do we find these on the Periodic Table? metals, nonmetals, metalloids

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metals, metalloids, nonmetals

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The identity of the atom is determined by the ______.

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Protons

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When elements are in the same COLUMN they are all in the same-

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Family

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What is the Periodic Table?

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

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What are groups in the Periodic Table?

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Vertical columns that contain elements with similar chemical properties.

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What are periods in the Periodic Table?

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Horizontal rows that indicate the number of electron shells in the elements.

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What is an atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What are transition metals?

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Elements found in groups 3-12 of the Periodic Table, known for their ability to form variable oxidation states.