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Chemistry/Physical S
Atoms & The Periodic Table
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Atom | The basic unit of a chemical element made up of three subatomic particles. |
| Proton | Positive charge atomic subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. |
| Neutron | No charge or neutral atomic subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom. |
| Electron | Negative charge atomic subatomic particle found outside the nucleus of an atom. |
| Atom Nucleus | Structure located in the center of an atom made up of protons and neutrons. |
| Periodic Table | Table that provides information and organizes all the elements. |
| Atomic Number | Found on the periodic table that is equal to the number of protons. Also a whole number. |
| Atomic Mass (Weight) Number | Found on the periodic table that is the sum "total" number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atom. Usually in decimal form. |
| Families (Groups) | The vertical columns of elements on the periodic table numbered from 1 - 18. |
| Periods | The horizonatal rows of elements on the periodic table numbered from 1 - 7. |
| Metals Periodic Table Location | Found on left side of zigzag line on the periodic table. Hydrogen is on left side but is not a metal. |
| Nonmetals Periodic Table Location | Found on right side of zigzag line on the periodic table. |
| Metalloids | Have properties or characterisitcs of both metals and nonmetals. Found along "touching: the zigzag line. Aluminum touches the zigzag line but is a metal. |
| Hydrogen Symbol | H |
| Carbon Symbol | C |
| Nitrogen Symbol | N |
| Oxygen Symbol | O |
| Silicon Symbol | Si |
| Copper Symbol | Cu |
| Aluminum Symbol | Al |
| Silver Symbol | Ag |
| Magnesium Symbol | Mg |
| Gold Symbol | Au |
| Zinc Symbol | Zn |
| Phosphorous Symbol | P |
| Chlorine Symbol | Cl |
| Iron Symbol | Fe |
| Potassium Symbol | K |
| Sodium Symbol | Na |
| Iodine Symbol | I |
| Sulfur Symbol | S |
| Calcium Symbol | Ca |