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Science L7
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| element | substance made of only one type of atom |
| atomic number | top left corner of element box |
| atomic mass | top right corner of element box |
| valence electrons | in outermost shell, highest energy |
| chemical symbol | 1 or 2 letter abreviation for element |
| group | vertical columns |
| period | horizonal rows |
| metals | good conductors |
| metalloids | semiconductors |
| nonmetals | poor conductors |
| Group 1 | most reactive metals |
| Group 17 | most reactive nonmetals |
| Group 18 | non reactive, Noble Gases |
| periodicity | follow a pattern |
| Mendeleev | scientist who organized elements based on properties |