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Bonding & The Periodic Table
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| compound | a substance made of two or more elements chemically combined a specific ratio or portion |
| valence electron | the electrons that are in the highest energy level of an atom and that are involved in chemical bonds |
| reactivity | the ease and speed with which an element combines or reacts with other elements and compounds |
| malleable | a term to describe a material that can be hammered or rolled into flat sheets |
| ductile | a term used to describe a material tat can be pulled out into a long wire |
| luster | the way a mineral reflects light from its surface |
| semiconductor | a substance that can conduct electric current under some circumstances |
| interpretation | the action of explaining the meaning of something |
| transfer | move from one place to another |