17.1 Vocab Physical Science

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Elements that are shiny, malleable, ductile, and good conductors of heat and electricity.

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metals

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Ability to be hammered and rolled into sheets?

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malleable

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Ability to be drawn into wire.

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ductile

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Bonding type between metals due to shared electrons.

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metallic bonding

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Element that breaks down and releases energy.

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radioactive

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Group 1 on the periodic table, very reactive, found only in compounds.

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Alkali metals

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Group 2 on the periodic table, very reactive, found only bonded with another element.

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Alkaline earth metals

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Groups 3-12 on the periodic table

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transition elements

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Iron, Cobalt, and Nickel are common magnetic elements used in steel and metal mixtures.

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iron triad

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Copper, Silver, Gold are malleable metals used for coins and jewelry.

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coinage metals