Scientific Processes
Atoms 1
Atoms 2
Periodic Table 1
Periodic Table 2
100
A tentative explanation for a problem. Typically stated in the "If....Then..." format.
What is a hypothesis.
100
Where is the small, negatively charged subatomic particle located in an atom?
What is the electron cloud.
100
Where is the large, neutral subatomic particle located in the atom?
What is the nucleus.
100
The horizontal rows on the periodic table.
What are the periods.
100
The vertical columns on the periodic table.
What are the groups.
200
The variable that you are using to compare to the test variable.
What is the control.
200
When given a picture of an atom, you always count these subatomic particles in order to determine the element.
What are the protons.
200
When the protons and electrons are not equal, this forms.
What is an ion.
200
When given a picture of an atom, what will you count in order to determine its period on the periodic table?
What are the electron shells/energy levels.
200
The group number tells you what information about ALL elements in that group?
What is the number of valence electrons.
300
On a graph, the dependent variable goes on this axis.
What is the Y-Axis.
300
The large positively charged mass located at the center of the atom. (Made up of more than one subatomic particle.)
What is the nucleus.
300
The first energy level in the electron cloud can hold this many electrons.
What is 2.
300
I'm in group 15. How many valence electrons do I have?
What is 5
300
I'm in period 4. How many electron shells do I have?
What is 4
400
Susie is doing an experiment and needs to measure the mass of an object. What piece of equipment will she need to use AND with what units will she record her measurement?
What is a balance / grams (g).
400
When an atom loses an electron, it becomes what?
What is a cation.
400
When an atom gains an electron it becomes what?
What is an anion.
400
I'm in group 14, period 6. How many valence electrons do I have?
What is 4.
400
If I am a noble gas, how many valence electrons do I have? (Except for Helium)
What is 8.
500
Sarah wants to test to see if her new lotion "Apple Mango Softness" makes her skin softer than her old lotion "Banana Butter Cream." In order to test this she puts her new lotion on her right arm and her old lotion on her left arm. What is the DEPENDENT variable in this scenario?
What is the softness of her skin.
500
My mass is 42 and I have 22 protons. How many electrons and neutrons do I have?
What is 22 electrons, 20 neutrons.
500
I have 23 neutrons, 20 protons and 20 electrons. What is my mass?
What is 43 amu.
500
Groups 3-12
What are the transition metals.
500
The group that has the most reactive elements.
What is group 1.
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