The Noble Gases and Non-Metals
If Noble Gases are “inert”, what does that mean?
They are non-reactive.
Semi-Metals are also called what?
Metalloids
Why are the Lanthanides and Actinides rows separated below the Periodic Table?
It’s practical, it looks better! It fits on paper better.
What is Nuclear Fission?
When a nucleus divides into two.
What is the Griddy?
It’s a dance where you alternate tapping your heels while swinging your arms.
DAILY DOUBLE:
What was the instrument used to discover Helium?
Spectroscope.
How are the Semi-Metals divided on the periodic table?
Stairstep/zig-zag line.
Lanthanides are typically used for what?
Technology
What are the denominations for American dollar bills?
$1, $2, $5, $10, $20, $50, & $100
What image is on the black ultimate frisbee disc we use in PE?
A Fire Breathing Dragon!!!
What is covalent bonding?
When electrons are shared between atoms.
What is an alloy?
Two or more metals are mixed together.
DAILY DOUBLE:
What two elements were discovered by Marie Curie when she was studying pitchblende?
Polonium and Radium.
Finish the lyrics “There’s a hundred and four days of summer vacation….”? “
"And school comes along just to end it”.
Mr. Cook’s birthday is March 29th
How young is he turning?
30!
WHAT AN OLD MAN!
Describe the shape Carbon is bonded to make Diamonds.
Pyramid shaped.
What is metallic bonding?
When two or more metals are bonded and electrons are free to wander.
Explain what radioactivity decay is
When an element is radioactive and ejects protons, it decays to a lower element until it is no longer radioactive.
How do you tame a horse in Minecraft?
You just hop on it’s back until it doesn’t buck you off!
Who is a better dancer, Mr. Cook or Mr. Olsen?
Neither! If we danced, nobody would be able to tell whose better cause they would leave the room because we can’t dance.
What is the central atom in all organic molecules?
Carbon!
What 3 elements are the true metals?
Aluminum, Tin, and Lead
What element is typically made when an alpha particle is ejected from radioactivity?
Helium!
What is Mr. Leavell’s most hated food?
Peas!
DAILY DOUBLE:
Everyone gets to participate in this one!
SCAVENGER HUNT Present to Mr. Cook a black pen, a hat, something sticky, and something with wheels.