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30 Cards in this Set
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Horizontal rows on the periodic table
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periods
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Elements to the left of the stair-step line on the periodic table
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metals
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What do elements with the same vertical column have in common?
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They have similar properties.
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How are the elements in a period arranged.
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They are not alike in properties.
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What group do elements that do not combine with other elements because of their stability belong to?
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Noble Gases
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What law states that physical and chemical properties of the elements are functions of their atomic numbers?
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Periodic Law
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Metals that can be drawn into thin wires are described as___
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ductile
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What is the shininess of a metal called?
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Luster
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Elements that can be hammered into sheets are called?
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malleable
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What is the most abundant metal in the Earth's crust?
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aluminum
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What is organic chemistry?
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The study of carbon compounds
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What is the most abundant element in Earth's atmosphere?
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Nitrogen
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What is the only liquid nonmetal?
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Bromine
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What is the only liquid metal?
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Mercury
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Who discovered the original periodic table?
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Mendeleev
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What is the simplest element on the periodic table?
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Hydrogen
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What is the number of protons in an atom called?
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Atomic Number
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What is the gradual wearing away of metal due to a chemical reaction?
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Corrosion
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Which element is essential in photography film and paper?
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Silver
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Which element is used in airships and balloons?
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Helium
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What is an example of corrosion?
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Rusting
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How many electrons must be in the outer energy level of an atom for it to be considered stable?
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Eight
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What are vertical columns in the periodic table called?
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Groups
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What are elements that have characteristics of both metals and nonmetals called?
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metalloids
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What are three ways metals can be classified?
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Metals, Nonmetals, or Metalloids
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What element is essential to bones and teeth?
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Calcium
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What produces ozone that protects us from UV radiation?
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Oxygen
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What electrons are in the outermost energy level?
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Valence Electrons
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What combines with metals to produce salts?
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Halogens
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What are 4 properties of metals?
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Conduct Heat
Luster Ductile Malleable Lose Electrons |
