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Elements and molecules

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  • How many types of atoms are in an element?
    One type
  • Which metal is more reactive - aluminum or magnesium?
    Magnesium
  • Is water an element or a compound? explain
    compound - made of 2 elements
  • The periodic table is broadly broken down into the categories of 'Metal' and ____________
    non-metal
  • Which of the elements like to exist in a lattice as their natural stare?
    metals
  • A metal like copper can be described as ductile - what does this mean?
    can be stretched into wires
  • What is the word used to describe the quality of metals that means it can be flattened or hammered into thin sheets?
    malleable
  • What is the difference between an atom and a molecule?
    atom = single, molecule = group of bonded atoms
  • What isa particular quality of 'noble' gasses?
    monatomic, non-reactive
  • Two physical properties common to most metals
    shiny, solid, conductor of heat and electicity