Organization & Use of the Periodic Table

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What is an atom?

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The smallest unit of an element that retains the properties of that element.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is a compound?

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A substance formed when two or more different elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is an element?

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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How many valence electrons does hydrogen (H) have?

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1

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What type of element is found on the right side of the periodic table?

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Nonmetals.

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What is the atomic number?

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

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What particle is always equal to the atomic number?

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Number of protons.

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What are metals?

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Elements that are typically shiny, good conductors of heat and electricity, and malleable.