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26 Cards in this Set
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Solid
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matter that has define volume and definite
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Liquid
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matter that has definite volume and no definite shape
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Gas
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matter that has no definite volume and no definite shape
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Element
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a substance that can not be broken down into simpler substances and whose atoms are exactly alike
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Atom
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small particles that make up solid liquid and gases have subatomic particles called protons neutrons and electrons
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Atomic Number
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information that can give you the number of protons or electrons
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Atomic Mass
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the total number of protons and neutrons
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Proton
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positively charged subatomic particles
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Neutron
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no charge subatomic particle
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Electron
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negatively charge subatomic particle
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Metalloid
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elements that have characteristics of both a metals and non-metals
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metal
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elements that are malleable ductile generally are shiny or metallic luster
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Non-Metal
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elememts that are usually dull and are poor conductors
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Ionic Bonding
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bonding that takes place between a metal and non-metal
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Covalent Bonding
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bonding that takes place between two non-metal
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Alkaline Earth Metal
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reactive metal that have two valence electrons
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Alkali Metal
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most reactive metals that have one valence electrons
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Halogen
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reactive non-metals that have seven valence electrons
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Noble Gases
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non-reactive gases that have a complete outer shell 8 valence electrons
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Valence Electron
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electrons that are on the outer shell of the elements
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Wavelength
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the distance between a point on one wave and an identical point on the next wave measured crest to crest or trough to trough
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Precipitation
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the number of waves produced in a given amount of time
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Crest
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the highest point of a transverse wave
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Compression Wave
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a wave in which the paryicles of the medium vibrate at right angles to the direction of the wave
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Trough
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the low point of a transeverse wave
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Transeverse wave
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a wave in which the particles of the waves medium vibrate at right angles to the direction of the wave
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