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Sec. 3-2 Vocab Terms
Vocab Terms & Definitions
Term | Definition |
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actinide | An element in the second row of the rare earth elements of the periodic table. |
alkaline earth metal | An element in the second family of the periodic table. |
alkali metal | An element in the first family of the periodic table. They are the most reactive group of metals in the table. |
alloy | A mixture of two or more metals. |
conductor | A substance that transmits heat or electricity easily. |
corrosion | The gradual wearing away of a metal due to a chemical reaction. |
ductile | A term used to describe a material, usually a metal, that can be pulled or shaped into a wire. |
lanthanide | An element in the first row of the rare earth elements of the periodic table. |
magnetic | A characteristic of those metals that are attracted to magnets and can be made into magnets. |
malleable | A term used to describe a material, usually a metal, that can be hammered or flattened into sheets. |
reactivity | The ease or speed with which an element or compound combines with other elements or compounds. |
transition metal | An element in families 3 through 12 of the periodic table. |