CPC Units 4 and 5 Vocab Review

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What are transition elements?

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Metals found in groups 3 to 12 of the periodic table.

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What does the periodic law state?

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The properties of elements repeat at regular intervals when arranged by atomic number.

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What are nonmetals?

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Dull, brittle elements with higher electronegativity.

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What is an oxyanion?

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A polyatomic ion that contains oxygen and one or more other elements.

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What does it mean for electrons to be delocalized in a metallic bond?

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Electrons are free to move easily from one atom to the next throughout the metal and are not attached to a particular atom.

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What are the characteristics of metals?

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Good conductors of heat and electricity, malleable, ductile, and typically have a shiny appearance.

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Define electronegativity.

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The tendency of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond.

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What is the significance of group numbers in the periodic table?

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Group numbers indicate the number of valence electrons in the elements of that group.

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What is a polyatomic ion?

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An ion composed of two or more atoms bonded together, which carries a charge.

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What is the difference between ionic and covalent bonds?

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Ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons, while covalent bonds involve the sharing of electrons.