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Periodic Trend: Metallic Character definitions

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  • Periodic Trends
    Patterns in element properties based on atomic numbers, observed as we move across the periodic table.
  • Metallic Character
    The ease with which an element can lose an electron, indicating its similarity to metals.
  • Atomic Number
    A unique identifier for elements, determining their position in the periodic table.
  • Metals
    Elements that tend to lose electrons easily, found on the left and lower sections of the periodic table.
  • Nonmetals
    Elements that tend to gain electrons, located towards the top right of the periodic table.
  • Metalloids
    Elements with properties intermediate between metals and nonmetals.
  • Period
    A horizontal row in the periodic table, where elements show a progression of properties.
  • Group
    A vertical column in the periodic table, where elements share similar chemical properties.
  • Electron
    A subatomic particle with a negative charge, involved in forming chemical bonds.
  • Periodic Table
    A tabular arrangement of elements, organized by increasing atomic number and recurring properties.