periodic table Flashcards
1
Q
what is a group
A
a column which runs vertically in the periodic table- down
2
Q
what is a period
A
a row which runs horizontally in the periodic table- left to right
3
Q
How are elements arranged in the periodic table
A
Elements are arranged in rows and columns in the Periodic Table in order of increasing atomic mass.
4
Q
what do elements in the same group have
A
similar chemical and physical properties
5
Q
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