It tells us the number of Protons in an element
Atomic Number
It tells us the number of Protons plus the number of Neutrons
Atomic Mass
Why are some symbols not just the initials of the element?
Those initials are used for other elements
What is the largest family of elements on the table?
Metals
What element is a gas with 18 Protons?
Argon
Give at least 2 characteristics of a Metal
malleable & ductile, conductive, reactive, shiny luster
Where are the Electrons located in an atom?
Outside the nucleus, around the nucleus, in shells or orbitals around the nucleus
What element is a solid named after a state with 251 Protons and Neutrons combined
Californium
How can we figure out how many Electrons an element has?
Same as the number of Protons if it is neutral - not an ion.