Periodic Table Of The Elements Flashcards

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Periodic table

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An arrangement of the elements in order of their atomic numbers such that elements with similar properties fall in the same column or group

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Chemical Symbol

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A 1, 2, or 3 letter abbreviation of the name of an element

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Average Atomic Mass

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The weighted average of masses of all naturally occurring isotopes of an element

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Nonmetal

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An element that conducts heat and electricity poorly

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Metalloid

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An element that has properties of both metal and nonmetal

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Group

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A vertical column of elements in the periodic table; elements in a group share chemical properties

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Period

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In chemistry, a horizontal row of elements in the periodic table

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Metal

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An element that is shiny and that conducts heat and electricity well

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