Periodic Table

Front

What is each column in the periodic table called?

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Group

Front

Which group of elements is most likely to form a negative ion?

Back

Elements from group 17

Front

What is a negatively charged particle that moves around the nucleus?

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Electron

Front

If an element has 3 valence electrons, what charge will its ion likely have?

Back

+3

Front

What are cations?

Back

Cations are metals that form positive ions by losing electrons.

Front

What is the periodic table?

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A tabular arrangement of elements organized by increasing atomic number.

Front

What are periods in the periodic table?

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Horizontal rows in the periodic table.

Front

What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that determine its chemical properties.

Front

What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion formed by gaining electrons.

Front

What is the significance of group 1 elements?

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They are alkali metals and have one valence electron, making them highly reactive.