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How do you read the periodic table?
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The periodic table is organized by increasing atomic number, which is the number of protons in an atom's nucleus. Elements with similar chemical properties are grouped into vertical columns called 'groups' or 'families,' and into horizontal rows called 'periods.' Each element is represented by its symbol, atomic number, and atomic weight.
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