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which subatomic particle’s are in the nucleus

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protons and neutrons

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The smallest particle of an element is called

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atom

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2
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Very small center core of an atom

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nucleus

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3
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have no charge and are neutral

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neutrons, atoms and compounds

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4
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which part of the atom is negative and moves around the nucleus

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electrons

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5
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each element is given a specific blank that usually consists of one or two letters

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symbol

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Mendeleev created the first periodic table by arranging elements in order of

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increasing atomic mass

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how did chemist change Mendeleev periodic table in the early 1900s

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added elements and arranged in order of increasing atomic number

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how does nuclear fusion create new elements inside stars

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smaller nuclei collide and combine forming larger nuclei

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In stars matter exists in this state

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plasma

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most of the elements that form a zigzag line in the periodic table belong to one major group what is the group

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metalloid

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which group contains the most elements

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transition metals

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12
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elements that easily transfer electricity and heat display the property known as

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conductivity

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13
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which attorneys that models to be pounded into sheets as an aluminum foil or be in into complex shapes

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malleability

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A substance that will conduct electricity only under certain conditions is called a

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semi conductor

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15
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The almonds and a column of the periodic table have similar

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characteristics

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vertical column of elements in the periodic table is called

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A group/family

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horizontal row of elements in the periodic table is called

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a period

18
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most metals are in what form at room temperature

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solid

19
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which term means that metals can be pulled into thin strands or wires

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ductility

20
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The valance electrons are those electrons most blank tell by the Atom in its outer shell

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loosely

21
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blank particle is positively charged and consist of two protons and neutrons

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alpha particle

22
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what is a beta particle

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fast-moving electron given off by nucleus during radioactive decay

23
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what is a GammaRay

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hey are you giving off during radioactive decay similar to x-rays

24
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what is the attraction between two oppositely charged ions

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ionic bond

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each family in the periodic table has its own characteristic properties based on the number of

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valance electrons

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atom loses an electron it becomes

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positively charged ion

27
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when an Adam Gaines an electron it becomes

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hi negatively charged ion

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Ions that are made of one or more atoms are examples of

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polyatomic ion

29
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A chemical bond formed when two atoms share electrons is called

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covalent bond

30
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covalent bond in which electrons are shared equally

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Nonpolar

31
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covalent electrons are shared equally is

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polar