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atomic radius

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  • Physical Sciences

the radius of an atom from the nucleus to the outermost electrons.

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oxidation numbers
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numbers that are used to keep track of the transfer of electrons during redox reactions.

polyprotic
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having many protons.

slag
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a liquid that floats on the surface of the more dense metal.

non-metals
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a group of elements that are poor conductors of heat and electricity.

physical properties
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those properties that can change without changing the chemical nature of a substance.