Element Squares
If the atomic number for Fluorine is 9, how many protons does Fluorine have?
9 protons
What is the name of the group where all elements are highly reactive to both air and water?
Alkali metals
Which state of matter has both a defined volume and shape?
Solid
What days are Thanksgiving Break?
W, Th, and F of next week (11/22-11/24, plus the weekend itself)
If the atomic mass for Sodium (Na) is 23 and the atomic number is 11, how many neutrons does Sodium have?
12 neutrons
What is the name of the group where all elements are inert (i.e. don't react)?
Noble gases
What is the easiest way to convert between states of matter?
Heating/cooling
What date (month and day) is homecoming?
December 2
If the atomic number for Mercury is 80, how many electrons does a neutral Mercury atom have?
80 electrons
This group contains many of the metals you use in everyday life.
Transition metals
What state of matter has a definite volume but not a definite shape?
Liquid
Which drink does Waters like more:
Coca-Cola or Pepsi
Coca-Cola
Sodium is located in Group 1 and Calcium is located in Group 2. Would you expect these two elements to have similar physical properties?
No, since they are not in the same group.
This is the group where you can find elements in all 3 states of matter at room temperature.
Halogens
Which state of matter has atoms that move rapidly in every direction, with no set path?
Gas
Who is the top musical artist on the Billboard charts in October 2023.
Taylor Swift
Why do some of the chemical symbols seem to not resemble the name of the element?
Many chemical symbols are based on the the name of the element in a non-English language (mainly ancient Latin or Greek languages).
What is the main difference between Alkali metals and Alkaline earth metals?
Alkaline earth metals have a higher melting point.
What is the difference between a gas and plasma?
Name 1 staff member who has been at Epic for 10+ years.