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The periodic table
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What is an element? | A substance made up of only one atom. |
| What is a molecule? | Two or more atoms bonded together |
| What is a compound? | A molecule made up of two or more atoms of different elements |
| What is the periodic table? | A list of all the elements. |
| Vertical columns in the periodic table are called: | Groups |
| Horizontal rows across the periodic table are called: | Periods |
| What increases one by one across a period? | The number of protons |
| What is similar about all the elements in a group? | Their physical and chemical properties |