Periodic Table Trends

Front

Elements in a ..................have similar chemical properties.

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group

Front

The atoms along the staircase are called

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metalloids

Front

All elements found on the left side of the Periodic Table of the Elements have what properties in common?

Back

They conduct heat and electricity.

Front

Where are the metals on the Periodic Table?

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To the left

Front

Elements in the same column of the periodic table always have the same # of _______ as one another.

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Valence Electrons

Front

What is the term for the vertical columns in the Periodic Table?

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Groups

Front

What do you call the horizontal rows in the Periodic Table?

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Periods

Front

Which group of elements is known for being unreactive?

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Noble gases

Front

What is the main characteristic of metalloids?

Back

They have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

Front

What is the significance of the zigzag line on the Periodic Table?

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It separates metals from nonmetals.