Periodic Table Basics

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A _________ goes side to side on the periodic table.

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Period

Front

How many valence electrons do group 16 elements have?

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6

Front

What period does the element I - Iodine belong to?

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5

Front

Elements more reactive the further __________ on the periodic table.

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Left

Front

The _________ tells us how many valence electrons an element has.

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Group

Front

What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a group in the periodic table?

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A column of elements with similar properties.

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What are transition metals?

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Elements found in groups 3-12, known for their ability to form various oxidation states.

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

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It organizes elements based on increasing atomic number and similar chemical properties.

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What are noble gases?

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Group 18 elements that are inert and have full valence electron shells.