Basics of the Periodic Table

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

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Chemical symbol.

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What type of subatomic particles are found in the electron cloud?

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Electrons.

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What are the atoms along the staircase in the periodic table called?

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Metalloids.

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How are elements arranged in the periodic table?

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In increasing order of atomic number.

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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

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On the right.

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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 are the three main types of elements in the periodic table?

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Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

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

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Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.

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

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Elements in the same period have the same number of electron shells.

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What are noble gases?

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Elements in group 18 that are inert and do not readily react with other elements.