Chapter 17 - The Periodic Table Flashcard

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What are non-metals known for in terms of conductivity?

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Non-metals are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is a property of metals?

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Metals are malleable.

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What type of element is Iron?

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Iron is a metal.

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How did Mendeleev contribute to the periodic table?

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He left gaps for undiscovered elements.

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Which type of element is a good conductor of heat?

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Metals are good conductors of heat.

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Define 'malleable'.

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Malleable means a material can be hammered or pressed into shape without breaking.

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What is the periodic table?

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The periodic table is a tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by atomic number.

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What are metalloids?

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Metalloids are elements that have properties of both metals and non-metals.

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Give an example of a non-metal.

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An example of a non-metal is oxygen.

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What is the significance of atomic number in the periodic table?

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The atomic number determines the position of an element in the periodic table and its chemical properties.