Basics of the Periodic Table

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Elements on the periodic table are arranged in increasing order of _____________.

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atomic number

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Where are the nonmetals located on the Periodic Table?

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On the right

Front

The Atomic number is known as the __________.

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Number of Protons in an atom

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Periods on the periodic table are __________.

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Horizontal Rows

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What are the vertical columns on the periodic table called?

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groups

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What is the definition of an element?

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A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances and is made up of atoms with the same number of protons.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-5

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

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It determines the identity of an element and its position on the periodic table.

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What are metalloids?

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

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What is the difference between groups and periods?

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Groups are vertical columns, while periods are horizontal rows on the periodic table.

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What are alkali metals?

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Group 1 elements that are highly reactive and have one electron in their outermost shell.