Atoms and the Periodic Table Flashcards
1
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Atom
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Smallest particle of an element
2
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Chemical Bond
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Occurs during chemical change/reactions; holds ions and atoms together
3
Q
Metal
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Class of elements characterized by physical properties: shininess,ductility,conductivity
4
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Ion
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Charged particle that forms when an atom or group of atoms gains or loses electrons