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JLC Sci Ch 12
JLC Sci Ch 12 6th grade Atoms & Elements
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Name the four states of matter. | solid, liquid, gas, plasma |
| The smallest unit of an element that still has the property of that element. | atom |
| A subatomic particle with a positive charge. | proton |
| An element that fails to conduct electricty and is not shiny or malleable. | nonmetal |
| A subatomic particle with a negative charge. | electron |
| The chart that arranges elements by atomic number. | periodic table |
| a substance that is generally shiny, can be bent, and often conducts heat and electricity. | metal |
| The __________ _________ of an element determines its properties. | atomic number |
| Atoms are mostly empty space. True or False | True |
| The positive charge of an atom is concentrated in the nucleus. True or False | True |
| Electrons are found in a "cloud" around the nucleus. True or False | True |
| Electrons are embedded in a positively charge sphere. True or False | False |
| What is the most important reason that the periodic table is such a useful tool? | It arranges elements with similar properties into columns. |
| Atoms share or transfer these to form compounds. | electrons |
| A state of matter that is defined by shape and volume. | solid |
| Elements are made of ____________ kind of atom. | one |
| Compounds are made of _____________ kinds of atoms. | different |