When we are examining a metal's shininess, we are looking at its...
Luster
What element does Na represent?
Sodium
Proton - positive
Neutron - neutral
Electron - negative
the subatomic particle with a negative charge
Electron
The chemical formula for baking soda is CHNaO3. What is the scientific name for baking soda?
Sodium Bicarbonate
What does it mean for a metal to be a conductor?
It can transfer heat and/or electricity
A number that is equal to the number of protons found in the atom of an element
Atomic Number
the center of an atom that contains protons and neutrons
Nucleus
How many elements are in the Periodic Table?
118
Metals make up how much of the Periodic Table?
3/4 or 75%
A horizontal row of elements on the periodic table is called...
Period
The sum of the protons and neutrons inside of the nucleus of an atom
Atomic Mass
The subatomic particle with no charge
Neutron
Write the chemical formula for glucose
C6H12O6
A metal can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets
Malleable
Dmitri Mendeleev
The abbreviation for an element that is found on the Periodic Table
Atomic Symbol
The energy levels around the nucleus that contain electrons are also called...
Orbits
Which element's atoms are the most abundant in the universe?
Hydrogen
What two metals are typically used to make wires?
Copper
Aluminum
Provide the name for one of the groups of elements on the Periodic Table of Elements
Noble Gases
Transition Metals
Alkali Metals
Nonmetals
Despite having the majority of its mass in the nucleus, an atom is mostly...
empty space
How many electrons are in each of the three energy levels of atoms?
Level 1: 2 electrons
Level 2: 8 electrons
Level 3: 8 electrons
The word atom comes from the Greek word "atomos", which means...
Uncuttable