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Periodic Table Vocab
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| nucleus | The small, dense, positively charged center of an atom |
| nonmetals | Group of elements that are poor conductors, dull and brittle and found on the right side of the periodic table. |
| metalloids | Group of elements that share properties with both metals and nonmetals and are found along the dark zigzag line on the periodic table |
| proton | Positively charged subatomic particle found inside the nucleus |
| cloud | The area outside the nucleus where electrons can be found |
| neutron | Subatomic particle found inside the nucleus with no charge |
| metals | A group of elements that are malleable, ductile and good conductors |
| molecule | Combination of two or more atoms held together by a bond |
| electron | Negatively charged subatomic particle found outside the nucleus |
| compound | Two or more elements chemically combined |
| atom | The smallest part of an element with all of the properties of that element |
| mercury | element that is a liquid metal |