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- 2. an element that lacks most of the properties of a metal; these are found on the right-hand side of the zigzag line on the periodic table
- 5. elements in the same vertical column of the periodic table; also known as a 'family'
- 7. a small particle in the nucleus of the atom; it has no electrical charge
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- 1. a negatively charged particle found outside the nucleus of an atom
- 2. the central core of the atom made up of protons and neutrons
- 3. the basic particle from which all elements are made
- 4. a class of elements characterized by physical properties that include shininess, malleability, ductility, and conductivity; these are found on the left-hand side of the zigzag line on the periodic table
- 6. a positively charged particle that is part of an atom's nucleus; the number of protons is known as the atomic number
