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Periodic law & rep g
Periodic law and representative groups vocabulary practice
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atomic mass | the number of protons plus the number of neutrons. Can also be called mass number. |
| Chemical symbol | abbreviation for an element |
| Atomic number | the number of protons in an element |
| Periodic law | the recurring pattern in the properties of elements when they are arranged in order of increasing atomic number on the periodic table |
| Group (family) | vertical columns on the periodic table |
| Period | horizontal rows on the periodic table |
| Valence electrons | electrons in the outer shell; can be determined by looking at the element's group number |
| Diatomic molecule | element that bonds to itself |