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Orbital
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A region of space around the nucleus where an electron is likely to be found
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Electron Configuration
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The arrangement of electrons in the orbitals of an atom
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Ground State
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A state in which all the electrons in an atom have the lowest possible energies
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Periodic Table
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An arrangement of elements in columns, based on a set of properties that repeat from row to row
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Period
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[1] A row in the periodic table of elements
[2] The time required for one complete cycle or a periodic motion |
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Group
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A column of elements in a periodic table
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Periodic Law
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The pattern of repeating properties displayed by elements in the periodic table
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Atomic Mass Unit (AMU)
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1/12 the mass of a carbon-12 atom
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Metals
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Elements that are good conductors of heat and electric current
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Transition Metals
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Elements that form a bridge between elements on the left and right sides of the periodic table
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