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Atomic Theory
Vocab words for Atomic Theory unit
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Atom | What that object is made of. How many Neutrons, Protons, and Electrons for a state of matter |
| Element | Something is made up of only ONE atom and can't be broken down with a chemical reaction |
| Proton | Has positive charge/energy |
| Neutron | No charge/energy |
| Electron | Has negative charge/energy |
| Malleable | Can be smashed without crumbling |
| Luster | How shiny it is |
| Ductile | Can be transformed into a thin wire |
| Corrosive | When a metal rusts |
| Density | How much mass in an object |
| Nobel Gases | Any gaseous elements (Helium, Neon, Krypton) |
| Halogens | Any elements that are from Group 17, very reactive Non-Metals that from strong acids with Hydrogen. Also some can form salt |
| Alkali Metals | Any elements from Group 1. They are very reactive with water and are very explosive |
| Alkali Earth Metals | All are shiny, silver-white and somewhat reactive at standard room temperature |
| Transitional Metals | Any elements in Groups 3-12. Valence electrons vary and came make easy compounds with other elements |