Periodic Table Basics

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What is a subatomic particle with a positive charge?

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Proton

Front

Which element is found in GROUP 2 of the periodic table?

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Magnesium

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Which element is in PERIOD 2 of the periodic table?

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Beryllium

Front

What two subatomic particles are located in the nucleus of an atom?

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Proton & Neutrons

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

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Negative

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

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Neutral

Front

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 significance of the periodic table's groups?

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Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.

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

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Elements in the same period have the same number of electron shells.

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What is an isotope?

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Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.