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In the modern periodic table, elements are listed by increasing _________.
atomic number
Each box represents an _________.
element
A box contains the name, atomic number, _________ and _________ for the element.
symbol, atomic mass
Vertical columns in the table are called _________.
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Most elements in a column have the same number of ________ in the outer energy level and tend to have similar _________.
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Horizontal rows in the table are called _________.
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The elements on the left side of the table are _______.
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Groups 3-12 contain metals known as _____________.
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Elements on the right side are ________.
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List two types of information from a periodic table.
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Where are metals located on the periodic table?
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Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?
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What are the elements in Groups 3 through 12 called?
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What are the elements called that are next to the stairstep-shaped line on the right side of the table?
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What do we call the letter or letters that represent an element?
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How many elements are included in the modern periodic table?
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What name is given to the elements in Group 18?
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How is the element's period related to the number of energy levels over which its electrons are spread?
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How can you predict an element's group and period?
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Study Notes
The Periodic Table Overview
- Elements are organized by increasing atomic number in the modern periodic table.
- Each box in the periodic table represents a distinct element.
- Information within each box includes the element's name, atomic number, symbol, and atomic mass.
Structure of the Periodic Table
- Vertical columns, or families, categorize elements with similar outer electron counts.
- Most elements in a column share the same number of valence electrons and exhibit similar properties.
- Horizontal rows are referred to as periods, indicating the sequence from left to right.
Classification of Elements
- The left side of the periodic table consists predominantly of metals.
- Between Groups 3 and 12, transition elements represent a subgroup of metals.
- The right side contains nonmetals, which display different chemical properties compared to metals.
Location of Specific Elements
- Metals are located to the left of the staircase line, whereas nonmetals are to the right.
- Elements adjacent to the stairstep line are classified as metalloids, exhibiting properties of both metals and nonmetals.
Element Identification
- Each element is identified by a chemical symbol, which consists of one or more letters.
- The periodic table includes a total of 118 elements, including 115 recognized and three with blank spaces.
Group and Period Characteristics
- Elements in Group 18 are known as noble gases, recognized for their lack of reactivity.
- An element's period corresponds directly to the number of energy levels occupied by its electrons.
- The group number reflects the number of valence electrons present in an element's outer electron shell, aiding in determining its chemical behavior.
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