A substance that is make of only ONE kind of matter is called a _________?
Pure Substance
In the current atomic theory, rather that orbiting in electron shells, it is said that electrons exist in electron ________.
Orbitals
The nucleus of the atom contains both __________ and ___________.
Protons and Neutrons
On the periodic table, which side of the staircase would you find non-metals?
Right
Alkali metals are found in what group?
1
Carbon is an example of a(n) ___________.
Element
One of the key points of our current atomic theory is that aroms are made of ________, _________, and _________.
Protons, Neutrons, Electrons
For atoms on the periodic table, what do we know about the number of protons and electons?
They are the same
Columns on the periodic table are called _________.
Families
What is the name of the family in group 2?
Alkaline Earth Metals
A visible blend of different substances is know as a(n) __________.
Mechanical Mixture
In Rutherfords model of the atom, he compared it to the solar system. In this example, the Sun represents what part of the atom?
Nucleus
How do you find the number of neutrons in an atom?
Atomic Mass - Atomic Number
Rows of on the periodic table are called ________.
Periods
What happens the size of atoms/elements as you move down the periodic table?
They get bigger
Baking soda (NaHCO3) is an example of a __________.
Compound
Electron Shells
The atomic mass of an element is the combined number of _______ and ________.
Protons and Neutrons
List 3 properties of non-metals.
Any state of matter (often gas)
Dull
Poor conductors of heat/electricity
Brittle/Non-Ductile
One of the defining characteristics of alkali metals is that they are extremely __________.
Reactive
Acid rain (acids dissolved in water) is an example of a _________.
Solution
JJ Thomson's largest contribution to the understanding of the atom was the discovery of the __________.
Electron
How many neutrons are in 1 atom of copper?
35
Elements to the left of the periodic staircase are metals, with ________ being the exception.
Hydrogen
List 4 elements that are Noble Gases
Helium, Neon, Argon, Radon, Krypton, Xenon