Periodic Table Review

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What are the three main categories of elements in the periodic table?

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Metals, Nonmetals, and Metalloids.

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Where are metals located on the periodic table?

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On the left side.

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What is the general property of metals in the periodic table?

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They are typically shiny, dense, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is the element that is liquid at room temperature and is known for its density and shiny appearance?

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Mercury (Hg).

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What are alkaline earth metals?

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They are the elements found in group 2 of the periodic table.

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What type of bond is formed when sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl) react?

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Ionic bond.

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the significance of the periodic table's arrangement?

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Elements are arranged by increasing atomic number and grouped by similar chemical properties.

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What are the properties of nonmetals?

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They are generally poor conductors of heat and electricity, and they can be gases, liquids, or solids at room temperature.

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What is a metalloid?

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An element that has properties of both metals and nonmetals.