Periodic Table Trends

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Where are the nonmetals on the Periodic Table?

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In the upper right hand corner.

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How is the Periodic Table arranged?

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Increasing atomic number.

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Which element has 3 valence electrons?

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Element E.

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Where are the metals on the Periodic Table?

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To the left.

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What does the atomic number of an atom represent?

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Number of protons in the atom.

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What are the main categories of elements in the Periodic Table?

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Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

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What is a valence electron?

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An electron in the outermost shell of an atom.

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What trend is observed in atomic size across a period?

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Atomic size decreases from left to right.

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What trend is observed in electronegativity down a group?

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Electronegativity decreases down a group.

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What is the significance of the zigzag line on the Periodic Table?

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It separates metals from nonmetals.