Periodic Table

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What property is NOT typically associated with metals?

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Brittle - Metals are usually malleable, conductive, and shiny.

Front

What is a subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom that has no electrical charge?

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Neutron - It has the same mass as a proton but no charge.

Front

What do we call the one or two letters that represent the name of an element?

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Element symbol - For example, 'H' for Hydrogen.

Front

How many protons does the element with atomic number 7 have?

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7 protons - This element is Nitrogen.

Front

Which type of elements are located to the LEFT of the zigzag line on the periodic table?

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Metals - They are typically good conductors of heat and electricity.

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is the difference between metals and nonmetals?

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Metals are usually shiny, malleable, and good conductors, while nonmetals are dull, brittle, and poor conductors.

Front

What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

Front

What is the significance of the periodic table?

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It organizes elements based on their atomic number and properties, helping to predict their behavior.

Front

What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, found along the zigzag line.