Elements and the Periodic Table

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Elements In Group 1 Of The Periodic Table, Like Lithium, Sodium And Potassium.

Alkali Metal

Alkali Metal Simple Definition

The Ability Of A Material To Let Heat Or Electricity Pass Through.

Conductivity

Conductivity Simple Definition

A Particle Consisting Of Two Atoms.

Diatomic Molecule

Diatomic Molecule Simple Definition

Elements In The Same Vertical Column Of The Periodic Table.

Group

Group Simple Definition

An Element In Group 17 Of The Periodic Table, Like Chlorine.

Halogen

Halogen Simple Definition

The Way A Mineral's Surface Reflects Light.

Luster

Luster Simple Definition

An Element That Is A Good Conductor Of Heat And Electricity.

Metal

Metal Simple Definition

An Element That Shares Properties With Metals And Nonmetals, Like A Semiconductor.

Metalloid

Metalloid Simple Definition

An Element In Group 18 Of The Periodic Table, Like Helium, Neon And Argon.

Noble Gas

Noble Gas Simple Definition

An Element That Is A Poor Conductor Of Heat And Electricity.

Nonmetal

Nonmetal Simple Definition

A Horizontal Row Of Elements Of The Periodic Table.

Period

Period Simple Definition

A Chart Of All The Elements, Arranged By Their Physical And Chemical Properties.

Periodic Table

Periodic Table Simple Definition

The Breakdown Of An Unstable Atomic Nucleus, This Releases Particles And Energy.

Radioactive Decay

Radioactive Decay Simple Definition

The Ability Of An Unstable Nucleus To Emit Radiation.

Radioactivity

Radioactivity Simple Definition

A Material That Conducts Electricity Under Certain Conditions, It Has Properties Of Both Metals And Nonmetals.

Semiconductor

Semiconductor Simple Definition

An Element In Group 3 To Group 12 Of The Periodic Table, They Are All Metals.

Transition Element

Transition Element Simple Definition