Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt

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What happens to atomic mass as you go from top to bottom on a periodic table?

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It increases.

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What does the term atomic mass mean?

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The sum of the numbers of protons and neutrons in a specific isotope.

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What happens to the reactivity of the elements as you go left to right across the periodic table?

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It decreases.

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What are periods in the periodic table?

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The horizontal rows of the periodic table.

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List the Atomic number, Atomic mass, chemical Symbol and the element's name in that order for Carbon.

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6, 12.011, C, Carbon.

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What are groups in the periodic table?

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The vertical columns of the periodic table.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a chemical symbol?

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A one or two letter abbreviation derived from the element's English or Latin name.

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How does the atomic mass change across a period?

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It generally increases from left to right.

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What is the significance of the periodic table?

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It organizes elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.