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Atom/periodic table
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| atoms | the building blocks of matter (protons, neutrons, electrons) |
| element | A pure substance (all atoms have the same atomic number or number of protons) |
| nucleus | the center of an atom, it contains the protons and neutrons |
| proton | particles that have a positive charge |
| neutron | particles that do not have a charge and are neutral |
| electron | particles that have a negative charge |
| atomic number | the number of protons and electrons found in an element |
| atomic mass | the mass of an atom |
| shells | energy levels where the electrons are found |
| valence electron | the electrons in the outer most shell, determines bonding |
| periods | horizontal rows on the table that tell how many shells the element will have on the Bohr Model. |
| groups | vertical columns on the periodic table that tell the number of valence electrons |
| Noble Gases | group 18 on the periodic table. These elements have full outer shells |
| The three subatomic particles | protons, neutrons, electrons |
| The two subatomic particles that make up atomic mass | protons and neutrons |
| inert | full or stable |
| location of metals on the periodic table | on the left side of the zig-zag line |
| location of non-metals on the periodic table | on the right side of the zig-zag line |
| location of metalloids | on either side of the zig-zag line |
| what group are the alkali metals | group 1 |
| what is another name for the alkaline earth metals | group 2 |
| Bohr Model | shows the entire structure of the atom |
| which two subatomic particles have an atomic mass unit of 1 | protons and neutrons |