PERIODIC TABLE

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What does it mean for an atom to be neutral?

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An atom is neutral when it has the same number of protons (positively charged) and electrons (negatively charged).

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What does the letter 'C' represent in the periodic table?

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The letter 'C' represents the chemical symbol for the element Carbon.

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How is the Modern Periodic Table of Elements arranged?

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The Modern Periodic Table is arranged by atomic number, which is the number of protons in an atom.

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What can be found on the Periodic Table?

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The Periodic Table contains elements, which are pure substances made of only one type of atom.

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What does the number '6' represent in the context of the periodic table?

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The number '6' represents the atomic number of an element, which indicates the number of protons in its nucleus.

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What is an element?

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An element is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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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.

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What is a chemical symbol?

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A chemical symbol is a one or two-letter abbreviation used to represent an element on the periodic table.

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What is the difference between atomic mass and atomic number?

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Atomic mass is the average mass of an atom of an element, while atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.