Periodic Table

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What is the periodic table?

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A tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by increasing atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What is an 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 is a group in the periodic table?

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A vertical column in the periodic table that contains elements with similar chemical properties.

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What is a period in the periodic table?

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A horizontal row in the periodic table that indicates the number of electron shells in the elements.

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What are alkaline earth metals?

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A group of elements in group 2 of the periodic table, including beryllium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, and radium.

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Which element is most similar to copper (Cu)?

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Silver (Ag) is most similar to copper due to its similar properties.

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What is the chemical symbol for calcium?

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Ca

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What is the significance of the atomic mass?

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The weighted average mass of an element's isotopes, measured in atomic mass units (amu).

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What element is in period 4, group 5A?

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Arsenic (As) is located in period 4, group 5A.

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What is the chemical symbol for silver?

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Ag