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True or false: Because elements that form cations are metals, and elements that form anions are nonmetals, elements that do not form ions are metalloids.
2. Atoms & Elements
Periodic Table: Classifications
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The periodic table provides which of the following information regarding an element?
A
Melting point
B
Boiling point
C
Density
D
Atomic number
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The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by increasing atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.
Each element in the periodic table is represented by its chemical symbol, atomic number, and atomic mass. The atomic number is the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which uniquely identifies an element.
While the periodic table provides information about the atomic number, it does not directly provide physical properties such as melting point, boiling point, or density. These properties are typically found in separate reference materials or databases.
The atomic number is crucial because it determines the element's position in the periodic table and its chemical behavior. Elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic number from left to right and top to bottom.
Understanding the atomic number helps in predicting the element's reactivity, the type of bonds it can form, and its placement in a specific group or period, which can give insights into its general properties.
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