Structure of the Periodic Table
Inside an Atom
Metals
Nonmetals and Metalloids
Misc.
100
The periodic table of elements is organized by this...
What is atomic number?
100
This particle of matter carries a positive charge.
What is a proton?
100
The most reactive group of metals.
What is the alkali metals?
100
Nonmetals are located to the left or right of the zig zag on the periodic table.
What is to the right?
100
Which group number are halogen atoms most likely to react with?
What is group 1?
200
What is another name for a "group" of elements on the periodic table?
What is a family? (column)
200
This particle of matter carries a negative charge.
What is an electron?
200
A metal that can be pulled out, or drawn, into a long wire is
What is ductile?
200
The family name for the elements that have 4 valence electrons.
What is the carbon family?
200
What happens to the number of valence electrons as you move across a period from left to right?
What is increase?
300
The number of periods on the periodic table of elements?
What is 7?
300
This particle of matter carries no charge.
What is a neutron?
300
A metal that can be pounded into shapes
What is malleable?
300
The family name for the elements that have 5 valence electrons.
What is the nitrogen family?
300
In the modern periodic table, are any of the elements out of order in terms of their atomic number?
What is no??
400
The number of groups on the periodic table.
What is 18?
400
These two particles make up the nucleus of an atom.
What is a proton and a neutron?
400
A metal that can transmit heat and electricity easily is said to be a good...
What is conductor?
400
The family name for the elements that are very stable and unreactive.
What is the noble gas family?
400
What is the charge on an atom that has gained an electron?
What is negative?
500
The name of electrons that are involved in the transfer or sharing of electrons.
What is valence electrons?
500
Atomic number increases or decreases as you move from left to right across the table.
What is increases?
500
The specific family name for the metals that are also known as the rare earth elements.
What are the lanthanides and actinides?
500
Name one example of a diatomic molecule.
What is O2, N2 or H2?
500
A substance that under some conditions can carry electricity, while under other conditions cannot carry electricity.
What is a semiconductor?
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