Periodic Table Vocab

Elements that have some properties of metals and nonmetals.

A vertical column of elements on the periodic table with similar physical and chemical properties

Elements that are shiny and will conduct heat and electricity.

The ability of an object/substance to carry electric current

The way light reflects with the surface of an element or material

The ability of an element to be formed or drawn out into a thin wire without losing toughness

An element that conducts heat and electricity poorly.

Electrons located in the outermost energy level of an atom

The ability of an object to transfer heat

Term used to describe a material that can be hammered or rolled into flat sheets

A Horizontal row of elements (from left to right) on the Periodic Table