Periodic Table Review Questions

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What does the number 6 represent in the periodic table?

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Atomic number

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What does 12.011 represent in the periodic table?

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Average atomic mass

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What does an ion with a +2 charge indicate?

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It has lost 2 electrons.

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What is an ion with a positive charge called?

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Cation

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What does an ion with a -2 charge indicate?

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It has gained 2 electrons.

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What is the definition of atomic mass?

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The weighted average mass of an element's isotopes.

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What is the definition of atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a cation?

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A positively charged ion.

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What is an anion?

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A negatively charged ion.

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What is the significance of the chemical symbol in the periodic table?

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It represents the element's name in a one or two-letter format.