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Matter & Properties
Atoms & Elements FK1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Nucleus | the center of an atom |
| Proton | a subatomic particle with a positive charge |
| Neutron | a subatomic particle with no charge |
| Electron | a subatomic particle with a negative charge |
| Element | a substance made up of only one kind of atom |
| Atom | the smallest unit of an element that has all the properties of that element |
| Molecule | a grouping of two or more atoms joined together |
| Physical Properties | characteristics of a substance that can be observed or measured |
| Luster | a property of a metal describing the way that its surface reflects light |
| Malleable | a property of a metal in which it can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets |
| Ductile | a property of a metal in which it can be formed into wire |
| Conductor | a substance that carries electricity or heat |
| Insulator | a substance that is a poor conductor |
| Periodic Table | the table of elements in order of increasing atomic number; grouped by similar properties |
| Compound | a substance made of the atoms of two or more different elements |