Periodic Table Knowledge Check

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What is the 'Atomic Number'?

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

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What is the 'Element Name'?

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The Element Name is the name given to a chemical element, such as 'Plutonium'.

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What is the 'Element Symbol'?

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The Element Symbol is a one or two-letter abbreviation for a chemical element, such as 'Pu' for Plutonium.

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What are 'Transition Metals'?

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Transition Metals are elements found in the central block of the periodic table, known for their ability to form various oxidation states.

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What is the 'Atomic Mass'?

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

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What is the 'Periodic Table'?

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The Periodic Table is a tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by increasing atomic number and grouped by similar properties.

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What are 'Metalloids'?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, found along the zig-zag line on the periodic table.

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What are 'Alkali Metals'?

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Alkali Metals are highly reactive elements found in Group 1 of the periodic table, such as Lithium (Li) and Sodium (Na).

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What are 'Alkaline Earth Metals'?

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Alkaline Earth Metals are reactive elements found in Group 2 of the periodic table, such as Magnesium (Mg) and Calcium (Ca).

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What is an 'Isotope'?

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An Isotope is a variant of a chemical element that has the same number of protons but a different number of neutrons.