805.💎Physical Science: Chem Semester Final Flashcardizz

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What are metals?

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Elements that are good conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is nuclear fusion?

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The process of combining two light nuclei to form a heavier nucleus.

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What is nuclear fission?

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The splitting of a heavy nucleus into two lighter nuclei.

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The weaker the intermolecular forces of a substance the _____________ the boiling point.

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lower.

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What is a neutron?

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A neutral particle.

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What are nonmetals?

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Elements that are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is an isotope?

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Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.

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What is the atomic number?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the periodic table?

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A tabular arrangement of elements based on their atomic number and properties.

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What is a chemical bond?

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A lasting attraction between atoms that enables the formation of chemical compounds.