Study Guide
Quick meanings for every word. Pair Tier 3 words with pictures to support newcomers.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Groups | Groups are things put together. Elements in a group are similar. |
| Metalloids | Metalloids are partly metal. They have mixed properties. |
| Metals | Metals are strong and shiny. Metals conduct heat and electricity. |
| Nonmetals | Nonmetals are not metals. They are often dull and brittle. |
| Periods | Periods are rows on the periodic table. |
| Properties | Properties are what something is like. Color, hardness, and melting point. |
| Boiling Point | Boiling point is when a liquid becomes gas. |
| Color | Color is how something looks. |
| Compounds | Compounds are two or more elements bonded together. |
| Conductivity | Conductivity is how well something carries heat or electricity. |
| Conservation of Mass | Mass is not created or destroyed. It stays the same. |
| Density | Density means how packed something is. |
| Elements | Elements are basic substances. They cannot be broken down. |
| Hardness | Hardness means how hard something is. |
| Malleability | Malleability means you can bend it. It does not break. |
| Melting Point | Melting point is when a solid becomes liquid. |
| Periodic Table of Elements | The periodic table organizes all elements. |
| Phase Change | A phase change is a change of state. Solid, liquid, or gas. |
| Solubility | Solubility means how well something dissolves. |
| Viscosity | Viscosity means how thick a liquid is. Thick liquids flow slowly. |