Periodic Table

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What type of elements fall along the 'staircase' on the periodic table?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and non-metals, and they are located along the staircase line on the periodic table.

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What are elements in group 16 called?

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Elements in group 16 are called Chalcogens, which include oxygen, sulfur, and selenium.

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What are the horizontal rows on the periodic table called?

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The horizontal rows on the periodic table are called Periods.

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What are elements in group 1 called?

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Elements in group 1 are called Alkali Metals, which are highly reactive and include lithium, sodium, and potassium.

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What are the vertical columns on the periodic table called?

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The vertical columns on the periodic table are called Groups.

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What is the significance of the periodic table's arrangement?

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The periodic table is arranged by increasing atomic number, which reflects the periodicity of element properties.

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What are noble gases?

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Noble gases are elements in group 18 of the periodic table, known for their lack of reactivity due to having a full valence shell.

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What are transition metals?

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Transition metals are elements found in groups 3 to 12 of the periodic table, characterized by their ability to form variable oxidation states and colored compounds.

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What are halogens?

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Halogens are elements in group 17 of the periodic table, known for their high reactivity and tendency to form salts with metals.

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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.