Periodic Table Elements and Ions

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How did Mendeleev arrange the elements?

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Mendeleev arranged the elements by atomic mass.

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How many valence electrons does phosphorus have?

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Phosphorus has 5 valence electrons.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons farthest away from the nucleus.

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What is a vertical column in the periodic table called?

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A vertical column is called a group.

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What are cations?

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Cations are positively charged ions.

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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.

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What is the significance of the periodic table?

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The periodic table organizes elements based on their atomic number and properties.

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What are anions?

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Anions are negatively charged ions.

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What does the term 'period' refer to in the periodic table?

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A period refers to a horizontal row in the periodic table.

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What is the relationship between group number and valence electrons?

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Elements in the same group have the same number of valence electrons.