Atomic structure
Periodic table
Acids & Bases
Mixtures and Compounds
Periodic riddles
100

What is the tiny particle that makes up all matter?

An atom

100

What does the periodic table organise?

Elements

100

What pH number is neutral?

7

100

A substance made from two or more elements chemically joined together is called what?

A compound
100

You want to come first!

Radium + Cerium

RaCe

200

Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

An electron

200

What do we call the rows on the periodic table?

Periods

200

Do acids have a pH that is below or above 7?

Below 7

200

Is water (H₂O) a mixture or compound?  

Compound
200

Something to solve    

Calcium + Selenium

CaSe

300

What are the three main subatomic particles found in an atom?

Protons, Neutrons, Electrons

300

What do we call the columns on the periodic table?

Groups

300

Name 2 characteristics of bases

Slippery, conductive

300

Is CO₂ an element or compound?

Compound

300

Beware of this snake! 

Carbon + Oxygen + Radium + Boron

COBRa

400

What is found in the centre of an atom?

Nucleus

400

Are elements like gold and iron metals or non-metals?

Metals

400

Give me 2 examples of acids you can find at home

Vinegar, lemon juice, orange juice, etc

400

What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

A mixture is physically combined, but a compound is chemically joined

400

An animal wearing a mask

Radium + Cobalt + Oxygen + Nitrogen

RaCoON

500

How many electrons can the first shell of an electron have and how many electrons can fit on every shell after that?

The first shell can only have 2, and every shell after can have 8

500

What information does the atomic number (the smaller number) tell us?

The number of protons

500

What colour does litmus paper turn in a base?

Blue/purple

500

A scientist finds a substance made of sodium and chlorine. It cannot be separated by filtering, but it can be broken apart chemically. Is it a mixture or a compound?

A compound

500

 Beware of this large mammal!

Rhodium + Indium + Oxygen + Carbon + Erbium + Osmium

RhInOCErOs