The TABLE
Ions and Isotopes
Atoms
Bonds
Challenge Mode
100
What are the columns (top to bottom) on the periodic table called?
Groups.
Groups.
100
For a neutral atom. The number of electrons must be equal to what other subatomic particle?
The number of protons.
100
What 3 particles are the building blocks of atoms?
Proton, Neutron, Electron.
100
An atom of Na+ bonds with an atom of Cl-. What is this type of bond called?
Ionic Bond
100
What is the mass number of an atom with 6 protons, 8 neutrons, and 6 electrons.
200 Bonus Points: What atom is this?
14
Carbon
200
Atoms in the same period of the periodic table have what in common?
The same electron energy level.
200
An atom must gain or lose what subatomic particle to become an ion?
Electrons
200
How many Valence electrons does this atom have?
5
200
How are covalent bonds formed?
Atoms SHARE electrons in covalent bonds.
200
If elements are found in the same group on the periodic table what do they have in common?
Similar chemical properties.
300
When looking at an atom on the periodic table what is the abbreviation of the name called?
Ex: C for Carbon
Atomic Symbol
or
Symbol
300
How are Isotopes different from 'normal' atoms?
They have different numbers of neutrons.
300
How does the periodic table arrange atoms?
By increasing atomic number
300
Bonds between atoms are broken or formed by what type of change?
Chemical change.
300
What is NOT considered to be matter.
Energy & Light
400
What is a common property of atoms from the Metal group found to the middle and left of the periodic table?
Ductile ... Malleable
Hard ... Solid
Shiny/Luster
Conduct Heat/Electricity
400
What charge will an Ion have if the original atom loses electrons?
Positive (+)
400
Oxygen is found on the top right-hand side of the periodic table. What category does this atom belong to?
Non-Metals.
400
What are groups of atoms held together by chemical bonds called?
Molecules
400
If an atom has an atomic mass of 100, and the atomic number is 20. How many neutrons does this atom have?
80 Neutrons
500
What 4 items of information can we learn from looking at an element square on the Periodic Table?
Atomic Number
Atom Name
Atom Symbol
Atomic Mass Number
500
Will an isotope of an atom have the same atomic mass number as the 'normal' version of that atom?
100 Bonus Points: Why not? What is different?
No
The number of neutrons is different.
500
Name each of the parts of this atom.
100 Bonus Points: What number/s make up the nucleus?
1. Proton
2. Neutron
3. Electron
Bonus: 1&2
500
What particle is responsible for all types of bonds between atoms?
Electrons.
500
What is the smallest particle of an element that would still have all of the element's chemical properties.
A single atom.