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Periodic Table
periodic table revision
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| period | rows |
| group | columns |
| element | a substance that cannot be broken down into smaller parts |
| atomic number | number of protons or electrons |
| atomic mass | number of protons and neutrons |
| subscript | little number |
| coefficient | big number out the front |
| ion | a charged atom |
| cation | positive ion |
| anion | negative ion |
| static electricity | an imbalance of electrical charges between the two objects |
| valence electron | the outermost shell of an atom |
| trends on the periodic table | increasing in reactivity from right to left |