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Chemistry Ch. 15

Chemistry Ch. 15 Master Books

TermDefinition
halogens Elements in Group 17 (7A) of the periodic table. They tend to gain 1 electron
spin A property of electrons in which electrons of opposite spin combine in a single orbital
metalloid Elements along the jagged edge of the periodic table with properties between those of metals and non-metals. They are also called semiconductors and used in solid state digital electronics.
transition metals These are metals in Groups 3-12 of the periodic table. They represent the filling of the d orbitals and do not follow the Octet Rule.
alkali metals Metals in Group 1 of the periodic table,. They have `1 electron in their highest energy s orbital. They include Na (sodium) and K (potassium)
salt The combination of a metal ion and a non-metal ion usually formed when an acid reacts with a base
ferromagnetic a property of atoms where they behave as tiny magnets like iron atoms
semiconductors Elements along the jagged edge of the periodic table with properties between those of metals and non-metals. They are also called metalloids and used in solid state digital electronics.
cation a positively charged ion such as Na+
alkaline earth metals Metals in Group 2 of the periodic table. They have 2 electrons in their highest energy s orbital. They include Ca (calcium) and Mg (magnesium)
noble gases Elements with their p orbitals filled so they do not gain nor lose electrons. They are very non-reactive.
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