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- 2. A substance consisting of atoms with the same number of protons in their nuclei, characterized by its unique chemical properties.
- 4. Electrically charged particles formed when an atom gains or loses electrons.
- 6. Elements in Group 18 of the periodic table, including helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon, known for their stable and unreactive nature.
- 8. The overall electric charge of an object or particle, calculated by the sum of the individual charges.
- 10. Subatomic particles with no electric charge (neutral) found in the nucleus of an atom.
- 12. Group of elements in the periodic table, including beryllium, magnesium, calcium, and others, with properties similar to the alkali metals.
- 16. A one or two-letter abbreviation used to represent an element in the periodic table.
- 17. Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.
- 18. The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines its place in the periodic table.
- 19. Elements in the central block of the periodic table
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- 1. A tabular arrangement of chemical elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.
- 3. Subatomic particles with a positive electric charge found in the nucleus of an atom.
- 5. The weighted average of the masses of isotopes of an element, taking into account their abundance.
- 7. A group of highly reactive nonmetals in Group 17 of the periodic table, including fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine.
- 9. The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.
- 11. The property of matter that gives rise to electric force, either positive or negative.
- 13. The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus (protons and neutrons) surrounded by electrons.
- 14. Group of elements in the periodic table that includes lithium, sodium, potassium, and others, characterized by their reactivity.
- 15. Subatomic particles with a negative electric charge that orbit the nucleus of an atom.