Vocabulary Matching - Part A Vocabulary Matching - Part B Definitions - Part A Terms- Part B Definitions - Part B Terms- Part A Period A. A column on the Periodic Table (goes up and down) A. Forms of the same element that contain equal numbers of protons but different numbers of neutrons in their nuclei Fission B. Group 17, The most reactive group of nonmetals. Fusion Group B. The process in which an unstable nucleus changes and gives off particles and energy C. Group 18, nonmetals that do not react. Radioactive Decay Net Positive Charge C. The process in which an electron or positron is released from a nucleus D. This group of elements are dull (opposite of shiny), liquid or gas at room temperature, and bad conductors. The element families that belong in this group include Halogens and Noble Gases. Half-Life Halogens D. The process in which an atomic nucleus emits a helium nucleus and the atomic mass decreases Isotope Noble Gases E. A row on the Periodic Table (goes left to right) Alpha Decay Metals F. An atom that has more protons than electrons. E the time taken for the radioactivity of a specified isotope to fall to half its original value. G. This group of elements are shiny at room temperature, good conductors under certain conditions, and share both properties of metals and nonmetals. Nonmetals Beta Decay F. The process in which particles in the nucleus move and change position and release a form of high energy waves. Metalloids Gamma Decay H. This group of elements are shiny, solid at room temperature, and good conductors. The element families that belong in this group include Alkali Metals, Alkaline Earth Metals, and Transition Metals G. Process in which the nucleus of an atom breaks up into two lighter nuclei H. The union of atomic nuclei to form heavier nuclei.

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