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| any metal in Group 1A of the periodic table |
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| any metal in Group 2A of the periodic table |
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| the ability of an atom to attract electrons when the atom is in a compound |
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| a group of elements with similar chemical properties |
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| the energy required to remove the first electron from an atom |
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| a vertical column of elements in the periodic table |
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| an element in group 17 of the periodic table |
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| A class of elements characterized by physical properties that include shininess, malleability, ductility, and conductivity. |
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| An element that has some characteristics of both metals and nonmetals |
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| an element in group 18 of the periodic table; non reactive |
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| A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table |
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| A table that shows the elements, their atomic number, symbol, and average atomic mass; elements with similar chemical properties are grouped together. |
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| Transition element/transition metal |
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| element in groups 3-12 on the periodic table |
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| the property that describes how readily a substance combines chemically with other substances |
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