Periodic Table Review

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What are the two particles found in the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Protons and neutrons.

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What type of elements are found on the left side of the zig zag line on the periodic table?

Back

Metals.

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What do groups on the periodic table represent?

Back

The number of valence electrons.

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How do metalloids behave in comparison to metals and nonmetals?

Back

Look like metals, but behave like nonmetals.

Front

Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

Back

On the right side.

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive.

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral.

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative.

Front

What are the three main categories of elements on the periodic table?

Back

Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

Back

It represents the number of protons in an atom.