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Periodic Table
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Valence Shell | Outermost shell of an atom |
| Atomic Mass | Number of protons plus the number of neutrons |
| Conductivity | ability for heat/electricity to flow through |
| Neutron | part of an atom with a neutral charge. resides in the nucleus. |
| Electron | part of an atom with a negative charge. orbits the nucleus of an atom. |
| Malleable | ability to be flattened |
| Ductile | ability to be stretched but not break, NOT BRITTLE |
| Proton | part of an atom with a positive charge. resides in the nucleus. |
| Luster | ability to reflect light |
| Reactive | causes a chemical reaction and releases energy |
| Group (Family) | Known as groups or families, columns on the table (go up and down); Elements in a group have the same number of electrons in the outer level. |
| Period | Rows on the table (side to side); Each row represents the number of energy levels. |