Basics of the Periodic Table

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Where are metals found on the periodic table?

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Metals are found to the left of the stairs on the periodic table.

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Which group on the periodic table is the most reactive?

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Group 1 is the most reactive group on the periodic table.

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Where, within the atom, are electrons found?

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Electrons are found in the electron cloud.

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Which direction do the periods run on a periodic table?

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The periods on a periodic table run left to right.

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What does the outer ring of the electron cloud hold?

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The outer ring of the electron cloud holds valence electrons.

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

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The three main types of elements are metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What do groups on the periodic table represent?

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Groups represent columns of elements that have similar chemical properties.

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What is a period on the periodic table?

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A period is a horizontal row of elements in the periodic table.

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What are valence electrons?

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Valence electrons are the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom.

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