Set: The Periodic Table

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period A row of elements in the periodic table whose properties change gradually and predictably.
transition elements Elements in the middle of the periodic table, in groups 3-12.
metal An element that has luster, is a good conductor of heat and electricity, is malleable, and is ductile.
malleable The ability to be made into thin sheets.
ductile The ability to be stretched into wires.
nonmetals Elements which are not ductile, not malleable, do not have luster, and are poor conductors of electricity.
metalloid An element that shares some characteristics of metals and some of nonmetals.
alkali metals The name of the family of elements in Group 1.
alkaline earth metals The name of the family of elements in Group 2.
halogens The name of the family of elements in Group 17.
noble gases The name of the family of elements in Group 18.
the iron triad The name given to iron, cobalt, and nickel, collectively.
rare earth elements The 'inner-most' elements, which are usually placed at the bottom of the periodic table.
lanthanide series The 15 elements including and immediately following lanthanum.
actinide series The 15 elements including and immediately following actinium.
luster The ability to reflect light.
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Created November 30, 2007
Group Wilcox Science
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These are the vocabulary words for chapter 18 "Introduction to the Periodic Table".

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