The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of the chemical elements, ordered by their atomic number, electronic configuration, and recurring chemical properties, whose structure shows periodic trends.
Periods: The horizontal rows (1-7) indicate the number of electron shells.
Groups: The vertical columns (1-18) group elements with similar properties. Elements in the same group often have the same number of valence electrons.
Element Classification:
Metals: Typically found on the left and center, they are conductive, malleable, and ductile.
Nonmetals: Located on the right, they are more varied in properties and often are insulators.
Metalloids: Found between metals and nonmetals, they exhibit properties of both.
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