Unique for each element
the # of protons
The first Energy Level (Electron Shell) can hold this many electrons.
2
This is where metals are found on periodic table
the left side
A row across on the periodic table
Period
The Atomic Number tells us the number of these.
Protons and Electrons (when neutral)
The number of Protons in an atom of Iron (Fe).
26
Every Energy Level (Electron Shell) after the first one can hold this many electrons.
8
This is where metalloids are found on periodic table
the staircase, between metals and nonmetals
A column up and down on the periodic table.
a group/family
Atomic Mass is equal to this
What is protons + neutrons?
An atom of Magnesium has 12 protons, 12 neutrons, and 12 electrons. This is that Atom's Atomic Mass.
24
Hydrogen has this many Valence Electrons
1
Most metals at room temperature are this
Solid
Elements in a group have the same number of this.
Valence Electrons
An atom with a positive or negative charge due to gaining or losing electrons
The number of Neutrons.
The number of Valence Electrons Aluminum (Al) has.
3
The elements are poor conductors of heat and electricity, dull and brittle
nonmetals
Elements in a period have the same number of this, but different properties
Energy Levels (Electron Shells)
Good conductors of heat and electricity. Found on the left side of the periodic table.
What are metals?
Increases left to right on periodic table. How the periodic table is organized
Atomic Number
When an atom gains or loses a Valence Electron.
an Ion
These elements share properties of both metals and nonmetals
Metalloids
The modern periodic table is organized according to this.
increasing atomic number
Found in the outermost/highest Energy Level (Electron Shell).
Valence Electrons
An atom of Argon has 18 protons, 21 neutrons, and 18 electrons. This is that atom's Atomic Mass.
39
Valence Electrons determine these.
Chemical and Physical Properties
Brittle, dull, mostly gas, poor conductors.
(properties of) Nonmetals?
Elements in a Group/Family have similar these.
Physical and Chemical Properties
Two atoms of the same element with a different number of neutrons in the nucleus
What are Isotopes?
The only element to have 80 protons in it's nucleus
Mercury
An atom with a completely full outer most energy level is this.
unreactive
Used in computer chips.
Metalloids (Silicon)
Of the four elements listed, which two would have the most similar properties
- Chlorine (Cl)
- Nitrogen (N)
- Lithium (Li)
- Fluorine (F)
Chlorine (Cl) and Fluorine (F)
What an atom becomes when it loses an electron.
Positive Ion
Average mass of isotopes of an element
atomic mass
What an atom becomes when it gains a valence electron.
a Negative Ion
Another name for a Metalloid.
What is semiconductor?
Of the four elements listed, which two would have the most similar properties
- Magnesium (Mg)
- Sodium (Na)
- Calcium (Ca)
- Sulfur (S)
Magnesium and Calcium?
Do not follow most trends on the periodic table.
Transition Metals