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The Periodic Table — Key Features

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Section 2 of 12

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20 questions

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24 flashcards

📊 The Periodic Table — Key Features

Annotated periodic table showing groups (vertical columns) and periods (horizontal rows). Group 1 alkali metals are highlighted in purple, Group 7 halogens in red, Group 0 noble gases in green, and transition metals in grey. Includes key information about metals vs non-metals and important trends.

KEY: Elements are arranged by atomic number (not mass!). The table reveals patterns — elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.

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Practice Questions for The Periodic Table

How are elements arranged in the modern periodic table?

A. In order of increasing atomic number
B. In order of increasing relative atomic mass
C. Alphabetically by element name
D. In order of decreasing density

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Mendeleev's periodic table was eventually accepted by other scientists. Explain why scientists were convinced that his table was correct.

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Quick Recall Flashcards

What are the Group 1 elements called?

Alkali metals (Li, Na, K, Rb, Cs, Fr)

Where are non-metals found?

On the right side of the periodic table

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