Periodic Table

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What is a neutron?

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A subatomic particle contained in the nucleus of an atom, having the same mass as a proton but no electrical charge.

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What is a family in the context of the periodic table?

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A grouping of elements based on similar properties, arranged by columns in the periodic table; also known as a group.

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Which property does not describe metals?

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Brittle.

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What type of element mostly comprises the periodic table?

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Metals.

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Which elements are colored red on the periodic table?

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Nonmetals.

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What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, found along the zig-zag line on the periodic table.

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What is the significance of the periodic table?

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It organizes elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What is an isotope?

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Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

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What are noble gases?

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Elements in Group 18 of the periodic table that are colorless, odorless, and inert under standard conditions.