ELEMENT FOUNDATIONS 2

Symbols

100

This element has the symbol Ne.

Neon

200

This element has the symbol Al.

Aluminum

300

This element has the symbol Zn.

Zinc

400

This element has the symbol Pt.

Platinum

500

This element has the symbol W.

Tungsten

Atomic Numbers

100

This element has atomic number 2.

Helium

200

This element has atomic number 5.

Boron

300

This element has atomic number 9.

Fluorine

400

This element has atomic number 10.

Neon

500

This element has atomic number 14.

Silicon

Element Families

100

These elements are in Group 16.

Chalcogens

200

This family includes carbon and silicon.

Carbon family

300

This family includes nitrogen and phosphorus.

Nitrogen family

400

These elements are shiny, conductive, and malleable.

 Metals

500

These elements are poor conductors and often gases.

Nonmetals

Common Uses

100

This element is used to fill balloons that glow in signs.

Neon

200

This element is widely used in computer chips.

Silicon

300

This element is used in galvanized steel to prevent rust.

Zinc

400

This element is used in electrical wiring and has symbol Cu.

Copper

500

This element is used in matches and has symbol P.

Phosphorus

Basic Properties

100

This state of matter has no definite shape or volume.

Gas

200

This property describes how well a substance transmits heat.

Conductivity

300

This property describes resistance to scratching.

Hardness

400

This term describes the ability to dissolve in a liquid.

Solubility

500

This property describes how easily a substance reacts chemically.

Reactivity