Atom Basics
Miscellaneous
Identifying Elements
Periodic Table Families
Reading the Periodic Table
100
Where in the atom are the protons found?
Daily Double
Nucleus
100
Why do atoms have the same number of protons and electrons?
Protons are positive, electrons are negative
Makes them neutrally charged
100
I have 19 protons. Which element am I?
Potassium
100
These metals are found in group 2.
Alkaline-Earth Metals
100
On the periodic table, what is a “period”?
A row across.
200
This subatomic particle is so small that it does not factor into atomic mass.
Electron.
200
How many elements are there?
118
200
I have 83 electrons. Which element am I?
+100pt if you can explain how you know.
Bismuth.
200
The periodic table is organized so that the elements are grouped up based on their ______________.
Properties
200
Is this an element symbol? If not, explain. If it is, which element is it?
Mg
Yes, Magnesium
300
Where are electrons found in an atom?
Electron cloud
300
I have 29 protons and 34 neutrons. Which element am I and what is my mass?
Daily Double
Copper, 63amu
300
My atomic number is 50. Which element am I?
Tin
300
This family of elements shares properties with both metals and nonmetals.
Metalloids.
300
Is this an element symbol? If not, explain. If it is, which element is it?
"HE"
No, both letters cannot be capitalized. HE is nothing, He is Helium.
400
How many protons does an atom of Strontium have?
38
400
I have a mass of 75 amu and 42 neutrons. Which element am I?
Arsenic
400
Which element is this?
Fluorine
400
Which elements are considered Halogens?
Fluorine, Chlorine, Bromine, Iodine, Astatine
400
Fill in the information that is missing below:
Atomic #: 5
Symbol: B
Mass: 10.81
500
I am a nonmetal, my mass is 80, and I can be found in the 4th period. Who am I
Bromine.
500
Explain why electrons do not calculate into the mass of an atom?
Their mass is too small in comparison.
500
Which element is this?
Calcium
500
This family of metals is extremely reactive with other elements.
Alkali Metals
500
Using the periodic table as a resource, draw a Bohr model for Nitrogen.
