Periodic Table Flashcard

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The concept of periodicity means…

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Occurring in a repeating pattern

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Back in 1869, Dmitri Mendeleev discovered patterns in the properties of elements when he arranged them in order…

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by their atomic masses

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From an element’s location in the periodic table, you can predict …

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its properties

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In general, which of the following statements about metals is true? Most metals are a coppery or goldish color at room temperature, Metals are malleable and can carry an electric current, Metals tend to look dull rather than lustrous, Metals are poor conductors of heat

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Metals are malleable and can carry an electric current

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Pb is the symbol for which element?

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Lead

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The chemical symbol for Potassium is ___________

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K

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At room temperature, more than half of the nonmetal elements are in which state? (Options: gas, liquid, solid)

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gas

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The "staircase" on the Periodic Table highlights which type of elements?

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metalloids

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The vertical columns on the Periodic Table that are numbered 1-18 are called ___________________________

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groups

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The elements that do not ordinarily react to form compounds are part of which family? Options: the Carbon Family, the Alkali Metals, the Halogens, the Noble Gases

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the Noble Gases