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chapter 3 vocab
The Periodic Table
Term | Definition |
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Periodic Table | is a chart of elements arranged into rows and columns according to their physical and chemical properties |
group | a column on the periodic table |
periods | the rows on a periodic table |
metal | an element that is generally shiny. It is easily pulled into wires or hammered into thin sheets. a metal is a good conductor of electricity and thermal energy. |
luster | describes the ability of metal to reflect light. |
ductility | the ability to be pulled into thin wires |
malleability | |
alkali metals | |
alkaline earth metals |