Periodic Table

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In the modern periodic table, elements are arranged by:

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atomic number

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Which group of the periodic table is composed of inert (not reactive) gases?

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noble gases

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Which is an alkali metal?

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Sodium

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The number at the top of each square on the periodic table is the ...

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atomic number

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What element is this? (Silicon)

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Silicon

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What is the atomic number of Carbon?

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6

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What are the three main categories of elements in the periodic table?

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Metals, Nonmetals, Metalloids

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What is the chemical symbol for Gold?

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Au

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What do elements in the same group of the periodic table have in common?

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Similar chemical properties and the same number of valence electrons.

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What is the significance of the periodic law?

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It states that the properties of elements are a periodic function of their atomic numbers.