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Unit 4-Periodic Table-D
Unit 4
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11/14/2015

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element
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a pure substance that cannot be broken down anymore; makes up everything in the universe
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pure substance
Definition
substance with only one type of particle
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molecule
Definition
group of two or more atoms
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atoms
Definition
the most basic particle; makes up elements
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compound
Definition
substance with two or more elements
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mixture
Definition
two or more substances with their own properties
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heterogeneous mixture
Definition
mixture where you can see and separate all of the parts
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homogenous mixture
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mixture where you cannot see and separate all of the parts
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periodic table
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an arrangement of elements with repeating patterns of properties
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chemical symbol
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1 or 2 letter abbreviation for an element
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metals
Definition
group of elements, good conductors of electricity and heat
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metalloids
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group of elements with properties of metals and nonmetals
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nonmetals
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group of elements, poor conductors of electricity and heat
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luster
Definition
shiny and reflective, property of metals
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malleable
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can be made into shapes, property of metals
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ductile
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can be made into wires, property of metals
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dull
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not shiny, property of nonmetals
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brittle
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will break easily, property of nonmetals
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periodic table groups
Definition
columns (up and down) in the periodic table, have similar properties
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periodic table periods
Definition
rows (side to side) in the periodic table, have repeating patterns
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