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CHEMICAL FORMULA
Definition
A visual representation of elements grouped by similar properties.
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COEFFIENT
Definition
A number written slightly smaller below and after an elements symbol indicatingt the number of atoms in a compound.
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CONDUCTIVITY
Definition
The ability to be molded and drawn into wire.
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DENSITY
Definition
The amount of matter in a given space.
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GROUPS
Definition
Columns of elements on the period table that share similar physical and chemical properties.
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LUSTER
Definition
A physical property that describes how a substance reflects light.
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MALLEABILITY
Definition
The ability of an element to transfer heat or electricity through it.
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MEATALLOIDS
Definition
Found in a small diagonal section of the periodic table these elements have a unique properties of metals and nonmetals.
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METALS
Definition
Found on the left side of the periodic table these elements have high luster are usually solid and conduct electricty
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NONMETALS
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Found on the right side of the periodic table these elements are poor conductors of electricity and are mostly gases.
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PERIODIC TABLE
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A set of symbols and numbers representing the number and type of elements in a compound
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PERIODS
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Rows of elements on the period table.
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SUBSCRIPT
Definition
A number written preceding a chemical formula indicating the number of molecules.
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