Basics 101
Scientists/Theories
Basics 102
Element Symbols
Element Symbols 2
100

A pure form of matter that cannot be broken down into simpler substances

Element


100

This scientist, in 1803, came up with what we call the billiard ball theory where atoms are uncuttable and atoms of the element are the same.

John Dalton or Dalton

100

What is the written symbol for a proton? (be specific)

lowercase p with a + sign

100

What is the elemental symbol for Hydrogen?

H

100

What is the elemental symbol for Aluminum?

Al

200

Smallest part of a chemical element that can exist.

Atom

200

This scientist, in 1897, developed what we call the chocolate chip cookie theory where atoms are positive and have negatively charged particles sprinkled about inside them.

J.J. Thompson or Thompson

200

Neutrons have what charge?

Neutral or no charge

200

Au is the elemental symbol for what?

Gold

200

Na is the symbol for which element?

Sodium

300

An element's Atomic Number tells us the number of _________ that element contains.

Protons

300

Ernest Rutherford in 1908 developed his theory which we regard as which fruit having a dense center (nucleus) with mostly empty space surrounding it?

Cherry Pit or Cherry theory

300

What is the written symbol for an electron? (be specific)

lowercase e with a - negative sign

300

N is the chemical symbol for what element?

Nitrogen

300
What is the elemental symbol for Iron?

Fe

400

The Atomic Mass of an element is the average mass of all the ____________ of that particular element.

Isotopes

400
Which scientist, in 1913, came up with what we call the solar system theory where electrons move in orbits around the nucleus, which relates to our sun.

Neils Bohr or Bohr Theory

400

What is the only particle that has a atomic mass of 0, or is essentially mass-less.

Electron

400

He is the symbol for which noble gas?

Helium

400

What is the elemental symbol for copper?

Cu

500

An element's Mass Number tells us what about an element?

Its number of protons and neutrons

500

The most current theory tells us that electrons do not move in orbits but instead at high speeds to form a "_________?" (hint: cotton candy)

Electron cloud or cloud theory

500

True or False: Elements can be named after famous scientists, heavenly beings, Greek gods, or places.

True

500

Ne is the chemical symbol for what element?

Neon

500

(Hard) - Np is the elemental symbol of what element?

Neptunium