Chapter 8 section 2 vocab science

Front

Which term describes a class of elements known for being shiny, malleable, and conductive?

Back

Metal

Front

What property describes the way a mineral reflects light from its surface?

Back

Luster

Front

A material that can be hammered or rolled into flat sheets is considered:

Back

Malleable

Front

Which property allows a material to be stretched into a long wire?

Back

Ductility

Front

The ability of an object to transfer heat is called:

Back

Thermal conductivity

Front

The ability of an object to carry electric current is known as:

Back

Electrical conductivity

Front

What term describes how easily and quickly an element reacts with other substances?

Back

Reactivity

Front

The gradual wearing away of a metal due to a chemical reaction is called:

Back

Corrosion

Front

Elements in Group 1 of the periodic table are known as:

Back

Alkali metals

Front

Elements in Group 2 of the periodic table are called:

Back

Alkaline earth metals