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Because it helps with their electron configuration.

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How do compounds and elements simallar?

compounds are two or more elements put together


When elements are put together chemically what is formed?

compounds


Why are elements put in rows?

all elements in one period have the same number of energy levels


What buliding blocks form molecues?

elements. a molecule is multiple elements put together


How is a compound different from the elements that break it up?

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Can you put any 2 elements together?

No, they must be compatible and be able to fuse together.


Two elements are put together what's that called?

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A group (also known as a family) is a vertical column in the periodic table of the chemical elements and the group number tells you what group it is in.


The elements are gases?

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Would copper and calcium react when put together?

No, they will not react when put together. This is because both calcium and copper are electropositive metals. No two electropositive elements or electronegative elements react under normal conditions.


What are large biological molecules put together by?

Most Biological molecules are put together or held together by covalent bonds. Covalent bonds form between two nonmetal elements.


Are all the gases elements?

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