Characteristics of Elements

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Definition of Brittleness?

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Tendency of a material to break under stress.

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Which type of element WOULD NOT Conduct Electricity?

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Argon (Ar)

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All of the following are Chemical Properties EXCEPT:

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Color of the substance.

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What is a Metal?

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A class of elements that are good conductors of heat and electricity, typically malleable and ductile.

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Define Ductility.

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The ability of a material to be drawn into a wire.

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What is Malleability?

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The ability of a material to be reshaped into thin sheets.

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What are Noble Gases?

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Elements in Group 18 of the periodic table that are mostly unreactive due to their full valence shell.

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What is the definition of Reactivity?

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The tendency of a substance to undergo chemical reaction.

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What is an Alloy?

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A mixture of two or more elements, where at least one is a metal.

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What is the significance of Atomic Number?

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It defines the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom and determines the element's identity.