Chemistry Midterm Review

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What is a cation?

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A cation is an ion with a positive (+) charge.

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What are the elements in Group 17 of the periodic table called?

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The elements in Group 17 are called Halogens.

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What property of metals allows them to conduct electricity?

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The property of metals that allows them to conduct electricity is called conductivity.

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What is matter?

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Matter is anything that has mass and volume.

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What did Bohr contribute to the atomic model?

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Bohr added that electrons are found in specific orbits around the nucleus.

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What is an anion?

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An anion is an ion with a negative (-) charge.

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What are alkali metals?

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Alkali metals are the elements in Group 1 of the periodic table, known for being highly reactive.

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What is the definition of ductility?

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Ductility is the ability of a material to be stretched into a wire without breaking.

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What is malleability?

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Malleability is the ability of a material to be hammered or pressed into shapes without breaking.

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What are transition metals?

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Transition metals are elements found in Groups 3-12 of the periodic table, known for their ability to form various oxidation states.