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Per. Table
Periodic Table Things to Know
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| What are the positive particles inside the nucleus of an atom? | Protons |
| What are the negative particles that orbit around the nucleus of an atom? | Electrons |
| What are the particles inside the nucleus of an atom that are neutral (no charge)? | Neutrons |
| What is the same number as the atomic number? | Protons and Electrons |
| What is the Atomic Mass minus the number of Protons? | Neutrons |
| What is Protons plus Neutrons? | Atomic Mass |
| How many electrons can the first level hold? | 2 |
| How many electrons can the second level hold? | 8 |
| How many electrons can the third level hold? | 18 |
| How many electrons can the fourth level hold? | 32 |
| How many electrons can the fifth level hold? | 50 |
| How many electons can the sixth level hold? | 72 |
| How many electons can the seventh level hold? | 98 |
| What is generally located near the top of the element box? | Atomic Number |
| Element symbols can have one, two, or three letters: true or false? | True |
| Electrons move so fast around the nucleus of an atom that it could be compared to the spokes of a bicycle: true or false? | True |