Flashcard 2

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What is the element in group 5 and period 6 of the periodic table?

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Tantalum (Ta)

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Which period has the least number of elements in the periodic table?

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1st period

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What element is in group 17 and period 2 of the periodic table?

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Fluorine (F)

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What are the vertical columns in the periodic table called?

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Groups

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What are the horizontal rows in the periodic table called?

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Periods

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True or False: In the periodic table, vertical columns are called periods.

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False

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True or False: The horizontal rows of the periodic table are called groups.

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False

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What is the significance of the periodic table in chemistry?

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It organizes elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What does the group number indicate in the periodic table?

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The number of valence electrons in the elements of that group.

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What does the period number indicate in the periodic table?

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The number of electron shells in the elements of that period.