The Periodic Table

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What does the atomic number tell you?

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The atomic number tells you the number of protons in an atom.

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What are the blue atoms in the periodic table called?

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The blue atoms are called metals.

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What is each column in the periodic table called?

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Each column in the periodic table is called a group.

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Which element is a metalloid? H, Re, Ne, or B?

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B (Boron) is a metalloid.

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How are elements arranged in the modern periodic table?

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Elements are arranged by atomic number.

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What are nonmetals?

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Nonmetals are elements that lack the properties of metals and are typically poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals.

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What is a period in the periodic table?

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A period is a horizontal row in the periodic table.

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What are noble gases?

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Noble gases are a group of elements in Group 18 that are colorless, odorless, and inert.

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What is the significance of valence electrons?

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Valence electrons determine how an element reacts chemically with other elements.