Periodic Table Review

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Which group of METALS is the most reactive?

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Group 1- Alkali metals are the most reactive metals.

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What does the number at the top of each square on the periodic table represent?

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The number at the top of each square is the atomic number.

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What does the atomic number tell you about an element?

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The atomic number tells you how many protons an element has.

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What are the atoms along the staircase on the periodic table called?

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The atoms along the staircase are called metalloids.

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How many neutrons does an Oxygen atom have?

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An Oxygen atom has 8 neutrons.

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What is the atomic mass of an element?

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

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What is a chemical symbol?

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A chemical symbol is a one or two-letter abbreviation for an element.

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What are noble gases?

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Noble gases are elements in Group 18 that are mostly unreactive.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals?

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Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while nonmetals are dull, insulative, and brittle.

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What is a group in the periodic table?

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A group is a column of elements with similar properties.