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period |
horizontal rows of elements in a periodic table whose properties change gradually and predictability. |
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group |
family of elements in the periodic table that have similar physical and chemical properties. |
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representative element |
elements in groups 1 and 2 and 13-18 in the periodic table that includes metals, metalloids and nonmetals |
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transition element |
elements in groups 3-12 in the periodic table, all of which are metals |
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metal |
elements that is malleable, ductile, a good conductor of electricity, and generally has a shiny or metallic luste |
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nonmetal |
elements that is usually gas or brittle solid at room temperature and is a poor conductor of heat and electricity |
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metalloid |
element that shares some properties with both metals and nonmetals |
