Periodic Table

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What is the Periodic Table?

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A tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by increasing atomic number, where elements with similar properties are grouped together.

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What does it mean when elements are in the same COLUMN of the Periodic Table?

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They are in the same Family, indicating they have similar chemical properties.

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How many protons does an atom of Calcium have?

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20 protons.

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What is the most reactive family on the Periodic Table?

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Alkali metals.

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What does the atomic number of an element represent?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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In what order do we find metals, nonmetals, and metalloids on the Periodic Table?

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Metals, metalloids, nonmetals.

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What are alkali metals?

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The group of elements in Group 1 of the Periodic Table, known for being highly reactive.

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What is the significance of the atomic mass of an element?

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It represents the average mass of an atom of an element, accounting for isotopes.

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What are transition metals?

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Elements found in Groups 3-12 of the Periodic Table, known for their ability to form various oxidation states.

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What is a chemical symbol?

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A one or two-letter abbreviation used to represent an element on the Periodic Table.