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What are metals?

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Metals are elements that are shiny, silvery solids and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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How many electrons does potassium (K) have?

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Potassium (K) contains 19 electrons.

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What are electrons?

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Electrons are subatomic particles with a negative charge.

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Where are valence electrons found?

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Valence electrons are found in the outermost energy levels of an atom.

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What are groups or families in the Periodic Table?

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Groups or families are the vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table.

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What are neutrons?

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Neutrons are subatomic particles that have no charge and are found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What are protons?

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Protons are subatomic particles with a positive charge, located in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the atomic number?

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

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What is the significance of valence electrons?

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Valence electrons determine how an element reacts chemically and its bonding behavior.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.