Periodic Table Basics

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down chemically and is made up of only one kind of atom.

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Where are the noble gases located on the periodic table?

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The noble gases are located on the far right side of the periodic table.

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What does the dark zig-zag line on the periodic table represent?

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The dark zig-zag line separates metals from non-metals, with metals on the left side.

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Which element is most similar to oxygen in terms of properties?

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Sulfur (S) is most similar to oxygen (O) in terms of shared properties.

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Which family of elements does not react with others?

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Noble Gases do not want to bond to or react with other elements.

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What are the main categories of elements on the periodic table?

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The main categories are metals, non-metals, and metalloids.

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What is a compound?

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more different elements chemically bond together.

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What are alkali metals?

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Alkali metals are highly reactive elements found in Group 1 of the periodic table.

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What are halogens?

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Halogens are reactive non-metals found in Group 17 of the periodic table.

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What is the atomic number?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.