Practice for Elements Flashcard- Optional

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Li

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Lithium - A soft, silvery-white metal and the lightest metal, used in batteries.

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Ge

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Germanium - A brittle, grayish-white metalloid used in semiconductors.

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N

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Nitrogen - A colorless, odorless gas that makes up 78% of the Earth's atmosphere.

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Ag

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Silver - A shiny, white metal known for its conductivity and used in jewelry.

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Cl

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Chlorine - A greenish-yellow gas used as a disinfectant and in the production of various chemicals.

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Periodic Table

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

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Atomic Number

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

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Element

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A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

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Metals

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

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Nonmetals

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Elements that are usually dull, poor conductors of heat and electricity, and brittle.