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science
16 cards·by kaitlynmerp
language that some of the symbols come from
latin
how is modern periodic table is arranged?
groups/families and periods
what are groups on the periodic table?
horizontal rows, same energy level
where are nonmetals found
right of zigzag
where are metals found
left of zigzag
ductility definition
metals can be made into thin wiress
malleability definition
can be hammered into thin sheets
properties of halogens
can be toxic, useful when combined with other elements
where are halogens found on periodic table
group 17
where are noble gases found on periodic table
group 18
carbon family members
lead, silicon, carbon, tin
only nonmetals in nitrogen family
nitrogen and phosphorus
gas that makes up most of earths atmosphere
oxygen
lanthanides definition
soft malleable metals with high luster
where transition metals are found
group 3-12
actinides definition
all radioactive, only thorium and uranium occur in nature