Families on the Table
Found in Group 1, this family of metals is highly reactive, in fact, they're the most reactive metals on the Table.
What are 'Alkali Metals'?
Hydrogen
What is 'H'?
"Think pro, think positive" Mr. Dene said as he tried to get you to remember this positively charged particle that helps make up the atom.
What is 'Proton'?
Element #79
What is 'Gold'?
We often use this noble gas in balloons, & breathing in this lightweight gas will make your voice sound high pitched and squeaky.
What is 'Helium'?
Found in Group 18, they won't react to anything, not even Mr. Dene's killer chemistry jokes. These elements seem to have a bit of royalty to their name.
What are 'Noble Gases'?
Aluminum
What is 'Al'?
These particles are found in the nucleus with the protons, and they are neutral, or have no charge.
What are 'Neutrons'?
Element #6
What is 'Carbon'?
This dense Actinide metal is used in making atomic bombs, but it also serves a more useful purpose as the fuel source for some nuclear power plants around the world.
What is 'Uranium'?
Part metal, part nonmetal, say what??? This family of elements almost looks like a staircase when colored in on the Periodic Table.
What are 'Metalloids'?
Silver
What is 'Ag'?
The third and final part of an atom includes these negatively charged particles which are seen flying around the atom's nucleus.
What are 'Electrons'?
Element #20
What is 'Calcium'?
Often used to make the cans we use to drink our soda & beverages from, this lightweight metal is very flexible and malleable, or easy to bend. You can find this element in Group 13.
What is 'Aluminum'?
Group 2 elements made up of metals, and they are highly reactive metals. However, not as reactive as those group 1 alkali's. Similar name to Alkali Metals but there's a bit more to it.
What are 'Alkaline Earth Metals'?
Tungsten
What is 'W'?
This part of the atom gives us information about the atomic number of each element.
What are 'Protons'?
Element #92
What is 'Uranium'?
Found in table salt, this alkali metal is highly reactive to other elements, and it burns bright yellow/orange under a flame test.
What is 'Sodium'?
This family of metals SUCK at being metals. They are in fact metals, however, they are bad at conducting heat and electricity. Another name for them is the 'post-transitional metals'.
What are 'Poor Metals'?
Sodium
What is 'Na'?
These two subatomic particles contribute to an atom's overall mass. They are also found in the nucleus together.
What are 'Protons and Neutrons'?
Element #80
What is 'Mercury'?
This halogen element is often used in pool cleaners! Although beware breathing in this greenish-yellow gas as it is toxic for humans and will kill you!
What is 'Chlorine'?