Investigating Elements and Chemical Change Unit 2

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Elements

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Basic substances that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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Chemical Change

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A process where one or more substances are altered into one or more new and different substances.

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Conductivity

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The ability of a material to conduct electricity or heat.

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Ductility

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The ability of a material to be stretched into a wire without breaking.

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Luster

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The way a mineral reflects light from its surface.

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Malleability

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The ability of a substance to be deformed or molded into a different shape.

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Metalloids

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Elements with properties intermediate between metals and nonmetals.

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Metals

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Elements that are good conductors of heat and electricity, and are malleable and ductile.

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Nonmetals

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Elements that are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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Periodic Table of Elements

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A tabular arrangement of the chemical elements, organized by their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.