The combined number of protons and neutrons in an atom’s nucleus.
Explain what Mass Number is.
100
If it has volume and mass.
How can you tell something is made of matter?
100
Groups.
The columns on the periodic table are called what?
100
Gold.
What symbol represents Au on the periodic table?
200
If it is, natural, inorganic, solid, possess an orderly internal structure of atoms, or has a definite chemical composition
How can you tell if it is a mineral?
200
The outer most electrons in an atom.
What is a valence electron?
200
Anything that have mass and volume.
What is Matter?
200
A Periodic Table.
What are the elements organized on?
200
Helium.
What symbol represents He on the periodic table?
300
Rock-forming silicates.
What is the most common mineral group?
300
The smallest particle of matter.
What is an atom?
300
Solid, Liquid, Gas, and Plasma.
What are the four states of matter?
300
An element is a substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical or physical means.
What is an Element?
300
Lithium.
What symbol represents Li on the periodic table?
400
Olivine – independent or isolated tetrahedra.
Pyroxene group – tetrahedra are arranged in single chains.
Amphibole group – tetrahedra are arranged in double chains.
Micas – tetrahedra are arranged in sheets
Feldspars – Three-dimensional network of tetrahedra
Two types of feldspar are Orthoclase and Plagioclase
Quartz – three-dimensional network of tetrahedra
What groups are based on tetrahedral arrangement?
400
Thirty Two.
How many electrons can fit on the forth energy level in an atom?
400
Elements.
What does matter make up?
400
Over 112 elements are known.
About how many elements are known?
400
Radon.
What symbol represents Rn on the periodic table?
500
Oxygen, Silicon, Aluminum, Iron, Calcium, Sodium, Potassium, and Magnesium.
What are the eight elements that compose most rock-forming minerals?
500
Nucleus – central part of an atom.
Protons – positive electrical charges.(p +)
Neutrons – neutral electrical charges.(n o)
Explain the parts in an atom.
500
* Solids - definite shape and volume.
* Liquids - definite volume, not a definite shape.
* Gas - neither a definite shape or definite volume.
* Plasma - Hot, highly ionized electrically conducting gases.
Explain the four states of matter.
500
The Atomic Number.
The number of neutrons in the nucleus is directly related to this number?