Metals And Non Metals Flashcards

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Atom

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The smallest partial that can exist on its own

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Periodic table 

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A table in which all known elements are arranged based on their properties 

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Element

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Substance made up off only one type of atom

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Symbol 

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One or two letters that represent an element 

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Density

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The mass of a substance divided by its volume. The more dense a substance is, the heavier it feels for its size. It is measured in kilograms per metre cubed (kg/m°).

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Ductile

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A material that can be stretched into wires.

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Dull

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A surface which does not reflect light. Not shiny.

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Hard

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A material that is firm, not easily broken, cut or pierced

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Magnetic

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A material that can be attracted by a magnet or made into a magnet. Examples are iron, steel, cobalt and nickel. All magnetic materials are metals, but not all metals are magnetic.

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malleable 

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Material that can be hammered or pressed into different shapes

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Shiny

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A surface which reflects light, you can sometimes see your reflection on the surfaces 

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Soft

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A material that is easy to mould cut or fold it is not firmed to touch

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