Organizing the Elements
Parts of the Atom
Name That Element
Reading the Table
Metals
100
Who published the first Periodic Table?
Dmitri Mendeleeve
100
What is the positive part of the atom?
Proton
100
Ne
Neon
100
The number of protons in the atom is the same as what?
Atomic Number
100
What are three properties of metals?
hardness, shine, malleability, ductility
200
Name one pattern in the Periodic Table
Atomic Number, Atomic Mass
200
What is the negative part of the atom?
Electron
200
K
Potassium
200
What are the horizontal rows known as?
Periods
200
Why are metals good conductors?
Transmit Heat and Electricity Easily
300
Why were there gaps in the Periodic Table?
Mendeleeve knew there were more elements to be discovered based on the patterns
300
What is the neutral part of the atom?
Neutron
300
Cu
Copper
300
What are the vertical columns known as?
Groups
300
What are some metals attracted to?
Magnets
400
What does "periodic" mean?
Regular, Repeated Pattern
400
What are the two parts of the nucleus?
Proton and Neutron
400
Ag
Silver
400
All of the elements in the same group have the same number of what?
Valence Electrons
400
Where are the most reactive metals on the Periodic Table?
Group 1
500
What is the Atomic Mass?
The average mass of one atom in the element
500
Where are the electrons?
Orbitals
500
W
Tungsten
500
Where are the noble gases?
Group 18
500
Where are the Alkaline Earth Metals?
Group 2
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