Vocabulary
Subatomic Particles
Scientists
Matter
Random
100

The smallest unit of an element that still has it's properties is called _________

An atom

100

What are the positively charged particles of an atom?

Protons

100

This scientist was inspired by the Ancient Greek idea that atoms are uncuttable. He figured out that atoms of the same element are identical.

Dalton, Solid Sphere Model

100

The four states of matter are solid, liquid, _____, and plasma

gas

100

Which statement does NOT describe the current (Schrodinger's) model of an atom?

A) Atoms are mostly empty space

B) Electrons are found in a positive cloud

C) Electrons do not travel in a defined path

B) Electrons are found in a positive cloud

200
The chart that arranges elements by atomic number is called the ____________________

Periodic Table of Elements

200

What are the negatively charged particles of an atom?

Electrons

200

In 1897, Thomson discovered...________

Electrons and developed the Plum Pudding Model

200

What state of matter has a definite shape and volume?

Solid

200

Using your periodic table how many protons, neutrons, and electrons does Aluminum have?

Protons: 13

Electrons: 13

Neutrons: 13

300

The ____________ of an element determines its identity

amount of protons

Atomic number

300

What are the particles in an atom that are neutral and have no charge?

Neutrons

300

This scientist discovered that there are no set paths for electrons because it is impossible to know their exact location. This scientist developed the most widely accepted and most accurate model of the atom, which we still use today.

Schrodinger

300

What are the particles that can be found inside a nucleus?

Protons

Neutrons

300

Using your periodic table how many protons, neutrons, and electrons does Magnesium have?

Protons: 12

Electrons: 12

Neutrons: 12

400

A substance that is shiny, can be bent, and conducts heat and electricity is called ___________

A metal

400

What do elements share or transfer in order to form compounds?

Electrons

400

Neils Bohr developed the Planetary Model after discovering that electrons move around in the nucleus in...__________

orbits

400

What is used to put the periodic table in order?

Atomic Number

400

Using your periodic table how many protons, neutrons, and electrons does Chlorine have?

Protons: 17

Electrons: 17

Neutrons: 18 or 19

500

What is different in an isotope of an element?

The amount of neutrons

500

Name the 5 scientists we learned about who helped develop the atomic model in the correct order.

1) Dalton

2) Thomson

3) Rutherford

4) Bohr

5) Schrodinger

500

How do states of matter change form?

Adding or removing heat

500

Using your periodic table how many protons, neutrons, and electrons does Phosphorus have?

Protons: 15

Electrons: 15

Neutrons: 16

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