Periodic Table & Element Properties

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What is nitrogen classified as?

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Nonmetal.

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Which element is Element III on the periodic table?

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Xenon (Xe)

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How many valence electrons does element E have?

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3 valence electrons.

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

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Metalloids.

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How do you find the number of valence electrons in an atom?

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Look at the group it's in, but SKIP THE DIP. (the transition metals)

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What is the periodic table?

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A tabular arrangement of elements organized by increasing atomic number.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is a valence electron?

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An electron in the outermost shell of an atom that can participate in chemical bonding.

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What is the significance of the group number in the periodic table?

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It indicates the number of valence electrons in the elements of that group.

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What are noble gases?

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Elements in Group 18 of the periodic table that are inert and do not readily react with other elements.