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Chapter 3
Mrs.Dietrich test
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11/08/2005

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nucleus
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is the tiny central core of an atom.consists of protons and neutrons
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proton
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positive electric charge
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neutron
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neutral charge
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electron
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negative charge move rapidly around nucleus.
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atomic number
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the number of protons and electrons in its nucleus.
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atomic mass unit
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measures the particles in atoms.
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valence electrons
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involved in the formation of chemical bonds. either transfered or shared.
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electron dot diagram
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made up of symbol for an element surrounded by dots that represent the valence electrons.
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atomic mass
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average mass of one atom of the element.
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periodic table
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arrangement of the elements in orfer od atomic number.
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group/family
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elements in colomn's
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period
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horisontal row across the table
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malleable
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a material that can be pounded into shapes
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ductile
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meterial that can be pulled to wire
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conductor
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tranmit heat and electricity easily
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nonmetal
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do not have properties of metals.
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noble gas
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elements in group 18
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plasma
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state of matter when atoms are stripped of electrons, and the nuclei are acked closely.
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nuclear fusion
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smalle nuclei and larger nuclei , thus creating heavier elements
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