The Periodic Table Flashcards
1
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Properties of metals
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All solid except mercury Usually shiny Conduct electricity mostly They conduct heat mostly High density Tough Hard to scratch Sonorous - make a ringing sound when hit
2
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Element
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An element consists of the one type of atom.
3
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Compound
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Contains 2 or more different elements joined together.
4
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Mixture
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Contains 2 or more elements, but they are not chemically joined.
5
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Examples of metals
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Mercury, aluminium, iron, copper, magnesium
6
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Example of non-metals
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Iodine, sulfur, oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, calcium, chlorine,, silicon
7
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Group 1 metals
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Lithium Sodium Potassium Rubidium Cesium Francium