The Modern Periodic Table Flashcards

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In what order are the elements arranged in the modern periodic table?

In order of increasing atomic number.

What are the rows and the vertical columns of the periodic table called, and what do elements in a column share?

Rows are periods; vertical columns are groups. Elements in the same group have similar properties.

Where are the metals and the non-metals found in the periodic table, and how do their atoms differ in reactions?

Metals on the left and centre, non-metals on the right. Metal atoms lose electrons to form positive ions; non-metal atoms gain (or share) electrons.