The atomic number of an element tells us
The number of protons
This is the center of an atom
Nonmetals are found on this side of the periodic table
Right
First element in group 1
Hydrogen
The chart scientists use to organize and classify all the known elements
The Periodic Table Of Elements
The horizontal rows on the periodic table
periods
These particles have a negative charge, no mass and located outside the nucleus.
Electrons
Metals are found on this side of the periodic table
Left
Third element in group 16
Selenium
The only Noble Gas that does not have 8 valence electrons.
Helium(He)
Number of groups on the periodic table
18
These two particles (found in the nucleus) are what makes up an atom's mass
Protons & Neutrons
Name of the most reactive metals in the periodic table
Alkali Metals
What element has the atomic number of 52
Tellurium
Name of the group of elements on the stairs in the periodic table
The metalloids
Sn is the chemical symbol for this element
Tin(Sn)
The three subatomic particles that make up an atom
Characteristics of Metals
Metals are lustrous, malleable, and ductile
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Oxygen
Found on the outermost energy level of an atom and determines how reactive an atom is
Valence Electrons
When added together, they make up the atomic mass
Protons and Neutrons
An atom with the same number of protons and different number of neutrons is called this
Characteristics of Nonmetals
Nonmetals are brittle, non-malleable, and non-ductile
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Neon
The reason why elements form bonds
To become stable by getting a full outer electron(valence) shell