Periodic Table Basics

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What element is in group 9 period 4 of the periodic table?

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Cobalt

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What is the charge of a neutron?

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They are neutral.

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What element is in group 1 period 1 of the periodic table?

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Hydrogen

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What does the Bohr model represent for an atom?

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It represents the arrangement of electrons in energy levels around the nucleus.

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How many valence electrons do group 4A elements have?

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4

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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 groups?

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Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.

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What is the difference between metals and nonmetals?

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Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while nonmetals are dull, insulative, and brittle.

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What is an ion?

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An atom or molecule that has gained or lost one or more electrons, resulting in a charge.

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What is the role of valence electrons in chemical bonding?

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Valence electrons are involved in forming bonds between atoms.