What is the periodic table?
Periodic Table Basics

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A tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by increasing atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.
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What is an element?
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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means, consisting of atoms with the same number of protons.
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What is an atom?
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The smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.
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What are metals?
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Elements that are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, and malleable.
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What are non-metals?
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Elements that are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity and can be gases, liquids, or brittle solids.
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What is the significance of the zig-zag line on the periodic table?
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It separates metals from non-metals.
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Which element is often considered 'out of place' on the periodic table?
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Hydrogen (H), as it is a non-metal located in the metal section.
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