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Properties of Elements Vocab
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Physical Property
A property that describes characteristics of matter that DO NOT change the substance to something new
(Ex. Luster, State change, Density)
Chemical Property
A property that describes characteristics of matter that DO change the substance to something new
(Ex. Corrosive, combustible)
Metals
Elements that are typically hard, have a shiny luster, solid, malleable, and good conductors. These make up the
majority of the PT;To the left of the staircase line
Nonmetals
Elements that are typically gaseous or brittle; are not malleable or ductile; poor conductors of heat and
electricity, and have a dull luster.Found to the right of the stair-case line
Metalloids
Elements that share properties of both metals and nonmetals
Found along, or touching, the stair-case line
Conductivity
A property that describes an object's ability to allow heat or electricity to pass through it (metals are good
conductors; nonmetals are poor conductors)
Luster
A physical property that describes how well an object reflects light (metals have a shiny luster; non metals
have a dull luster)
Malleability
A physical property that describes an object’s ability to be hammered into a thin sheet (the metal aluminum is
malleable; can be hammered into foil)
Magnetism
A physical property that describes an object’s ability to attract or repel other objects
Ductility
A physical property that describes an object’s ability to be pulled into wire (copper is ductile; it can be stretched into
wiring for electronics)
Brittle
A physical property that means an object will break or snap under pressure (most nonmetals are brittle)
Density
A physical property that describes the amount of matter in a given space or volume
D=m/v
Corrode
A chemical property that describes the eating away of metal by a chemical action
Rust
A reddish brown material that coats steel or iron when exposed to moisture
Combust
A chemical property that describes an element’s ability to catch fire or burst into flames