IPS Chapter 15 Flashcard

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Define: non-metals

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Typically dull, bad conductors of electricity/heat.

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What does malleable mean?

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The property of a metal that allows it to be formed into thin sheets without breaking.

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What is a vertical column in the periodic table called?

Back

Group.

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Define: insulator

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A material that slows down or stops the flow of heat/electricity.

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What does the period number indicate in the periodic table?

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The number of energy levels.

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What are the typical properties of metals?

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Shiny, good conductors of electricity/heat, malleable, and ductile.

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What is ductility?

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

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What is the difference between conductors and insulators?

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Conductors allow the flow of heat/electricity, while insulators slow down or stop the flow.

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What are valence electrons?

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Electrons in the outermost energy level of an atom that are involved in chemical bonding.

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What is the significance of groups in the periodic table?

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Elements in the same group have similar chemical properties.