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| Group 1 elements that each have one valence electron |
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| Group 2 elements that each have 2 valence electrons |
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| a homogeneous mixture of metals |
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| capable of being drawn into wire |
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| the number and position of electrons in the energy levels of an atom |
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| the relative ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond |
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| a vertical column in the Periodic Table |
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| another name for "family" in the Periodic Table |
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| reactive elements in Group 17 that have seven valence electrons |
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| sheen, brightness, brilliance or radiance of light |
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| capable of being hammered of rolled |
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| a substance that has properties of both metals and nonmetals |
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| an element that tends to give up electrons in chemical reactions |
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| stable elements found in Group 18 that have eight valence electrons |
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| an element that tends to gain an electron in a chemical reaction; poor conductor of heat and electricity |
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| atoms are most stable if they have filled or empty outer layer of electrons |
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| a horizontal row in the Periodic Table; defines the total number of energy levels |
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| the chemical properties of the elements are periodic functions of their atomic numbers |
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| a table of elements arranged by atomic number into vertical columns called families or groups, and horizontal rows called periods |
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| a substance that holds its electrons in a way that allows a partial flow of electricity |
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| a period or row in the Periodic Table |
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| strong metals in Groups 3-12 |
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| an element with an atomic number higher than that of uranium |
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| the electrons in the outermost energy level |
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