Periodic Table Trends 2

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What does the atomic number of an atom represent?

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The atomic number represents the number of protons in the atom.

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How many NEUTRONS does an atom of Chlorine have?

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An atom of Chlorine has 18 neutrons.

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Where are the metals located on the Periodic Table?

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The metals are located to the left of the Periodic Table.

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In what state of matter are most of the nonmetals?

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Most of the nonmetals are in a gaseous state.

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How is the Periodic Table arranged?

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The Periodic Table is arranged in increasing atomic number.

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What is the significance of the atomic mass of an element?

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The atomic mass indicates the average mass of an atom of an element, accounting for isotopes.

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What are groups in the Periodic Table?

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Groups are vertical columns in the Periodic Table that contain elements with similar chemical properties.

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What are periods in the Periodic Table?

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Periods are horizontal rows in the Periodic Table that indicate the number of electron shells.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals?

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Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while nonmetals are dull, insulative, and brittle.

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What are alkali metals?

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Alkali metals are highly reactive metals found in Group 1 of the Periodic Table.