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Vocab.-Metals
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Alkali Metals | An element in group 1 on the periodic table. (Ex. Sodium and Potassium) |
| Malleability | The ability of a substance to be hammered or rolled into sheets. |
| Density | The mass per unit volume of a substance. Mass/Volume = g/mL or g/cm3 |
| Metal | An element that is generally shiny, is easily pulled into wires or hammered into thin sheets, and is a good conductor of electricity and thermal energy. |
| Ductility | The ability to be pulled into thin wires. |
| Transition Metals | An element in groups 3-12 on the periodic table. (Ex. Gold, Silver, Mercury, Iron, Nickel, and Aluminum) |
| Alkaline Earth Metals | An element in group 2 on the periodic table. (Ex. Magnesium, Calcium, and Barium) |
| Luster | The way a mineral reflects or absorbs light at its surface. (Ex. Silver spoon/ Non Ex. - dirt) |
| Conductivity | Able to transfer electricity and thermal energy. (Ex. Iron skillet/ Non Ex. - plastic) |