The center of an atom that has most of its mass
Nucleus
An energy level containing spinning electrons that surrounds the nucleus of an atom
Energy Shell
a positively charged particle in an atom
Proton
A neutral particle in an atom
Neutron
What is the atomic number of Phosphorus (P)?
15
Anything that has mass and takes up space
Matter
The smallest unit of an element that has the properties of that element
Atom
A negatively charged particle in an atom
Electron
What is the chemical formula for water?
What is the atomic mass of sodium (Na)?
22.99
A pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances through chemical reactions
Element
The chemical combination of two or more elements
Molecule
What is the chemical formula for salt?
NaCl
Is the following a physical (p) or chemical (c) change?
There was a change in state (solid to liquid, liquid to gas, etc.)
Physical
How many neutrons are in a chlorine (Cl) atom?
18 neutrons
A measure of the amount of matter in an object
Mass
A measure of how gravity pulls on an object
Weight
Is the following a physical (p) or chemical (c) change?
The substance unexpectedly changed color, became hot, and gave off a weird smell.
Chemical
Is the following a physical (p) or chemical (c) change?
A substance bubbled and a new substance was formed.
Chemical
How many electrons are in a Lithium (Li) atom?
3
A measure of how much space the matter of an object takes up
Volume
The amount of matter in a certain volume of a substance; found by dividing the mass of an object by its volume
Density
How many naturally occurring elements are there?
92
What are 3 characteristics of metals?
They are good conductors of electricity.
They are malleable (can be hammered).
They are ductile (able to be drawn into wire).
How many neutrons are in a Magnesium (Mg) atom?
12 neutrons