Periodic Table Vocabulary
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a predictable pattern of gradual change of certain properties of elements to increase or decrease as one progresses across a row or down a column
a predictable pattern of gradual change of certain properties of elements to increase or decrease as one progresses across a row or down a column
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vertical columns on the periodic table
have similar properties; “like brothers and sisters”
18 groups
vertical columns on the periodic table
have similar properties; “like brothers and sisters”
18 groups
PeriodsPeriodsPeriodsPeriods
Horizontal rows on periodic table
properties change gradually, but predictably as you go across the row
“like cousins”
7 periods
Horizontal rows on periodic table
properties change gradually, but predictably as you go across the row
“like cousins”
7 periods
Atomic numberAtomic numberAtomic numberAtomic number
the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
Valence ElectronsValence ElectronsValence ElectronsValence Electrons
the electrons on the outermost energy level (shell, orbital)
determines reactivity
the closer to a full shell, the less reactive
the electrons on the outermost energy level (shell, orbital)
determines reactivity
the closer to a full shell, the less reactive
ReactivityReactivityReactivityReactivity
the tendency for an element or substance to undergo a chemical reaction, either by itself or with another substance
the tendency for an element or substance to undergo a chemical reaction, either by itself or with another substance
Metals Metals Metals Metals
elements that:
✴ have luster
✴ are good conductors of heat and electricity
✴ are malleable (can be flattened into sheets)
✴ are ductile (can be stretched into wires)
found on the left side of the “staircase” on the periodic table
elements that:
✴ have luster
✴ are good conductors of heat and electricity
✴ are malleable (can be flattened into sheets)
✴ are ductile (can be stretched into wires)
found on the left side of the “staircase” on the periodic table
Nonmetals Nonmetals Nonmetals Nonmetals
elements that:
✴ are usually gases or brittle solids
✴ are poor conductors of heat and electricity
found on the right side of the “staircase” on the periodic table
elements that:
✴ are usually gases or brittle solids
✴ are poor conductors of heat and electricity
found on the right side of the “staircase” on the periodic table
Metalloids Metalloids Metalloids Metalloids
elements that:
✴ have different properties of both metals and nonmetals
Often semiconductors
sometimes called “semimetals”
found touching the “staircase” on the periodic table
elements that:
✴ have different properties of both metals and nonmetals
Often semiconductors
sometimes called “semimetals”
found touching the “staircase” on the periodic table