Elemental Questions
How many electrons does Helium have in its outermost shell?
2
What does sulfur look like?
It's yellow, soft and stinky
The most abundant element in the universe
H
Sodium is in column 1 of the periodic table, which means it is always trying to gain or get rid of an electron?
Get rid of
What is a metalloid?
An element of the periodic table with both metal and non-metals properties
The lightest element in the periodic table
Hydrogen
The crystals in our experiment had this element
Boron
This deadly element actually saves MANY lives by disinfecting water
Cl
Where in the periodic table are the Noble Gases?
all the way to the right/group 18
The name "sulfur" comes from the Arabic word "sufra," which means
Yellow
What is an isotope?
The same element with a different number of protons or neutrons
The green stuff on the statue of liberty
Copper oxide or patina
The hardest substance on earth
Diamonds, or C
How many electrons are in the outer shell of halogens? (Think elements like Fluorine and Chlorine)
7
Why don't we find pure Cl in nature?
Because it is so reactive
The number of elements in the periodic table
118
What does white phosphorus change to when it's exposed to light?
Red phosphorus
The least expensive and most widely used metal
Fe or Iron
Where in the periodic table are the semi-metals or metalloids located?
The color that most noble gases are
They are mostly colorless
The third most abundant element in the universe
O
What does Cl look like?
It's a pale green, poisonous gas
The metal with the highest melting point of any metal
Tungsten or W
Are the majority of the elements in the periodic table metals or non-metals?
Metals
What is the melting point of Tungsten (within 500 degrees celcius)
3,407 degree celcius