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Classifying Elements
Vocabulary
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atomic number | the number of protons in an atom |
| molecule | a particle that contains more than one atom joined together |
| metal | a substance that conducts heat and electricity well |
| nonmetal | an element that is a poor conductor of heat and electricity |
| noble gasses | helium, neon, argon, krypton, xenon, and radon |
| metalloids | a very small of elements |