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Name that Element
Matter Matters
Attack of the Atomic Number
Neutron Math Mania
Simple Symbols
100
It is the most abundant element in the universe and a basic building block of stars, water molecules, and even you.
What is hydrogen?
100
The basic building block of all matter, the word means uncuttable.
What is an atom?
100
This element has 6 protons in each atom's nucleus.
What is carbon?
100
Don't let the math scare you! The answer is the number of neutrons in every atom of oxygen.
What is 8?
100
The symbol is a simple He
What is helium?
200
The most abundant element in the Earth's crust, it is also the second most abundant element in the atmosphere.
What is oxygen?
200
It is anything that takes up space (has volume) and has mass.
What is matter?
200
This element has 10 protons in each atom's nucleus.
What is neon?
200
Be brave! Do the math! The answer is the number of neutrons in every atom of lithium.
What is 4?
200
The symbol is a bizarre K.
What is potassium?
300
It is the only liquid metal.
What is mercury?
300
Having a definite shape and a definite volume, this form of matter can even be a crystal like salt.
What is a solid?
300
This atom has a respectable 47 protons in each atom's nucleus.
What is silver?
300
You can do it! The answer is the number of neutrons in every atom of chlorine.
What is 18?
300
The symbol is a cute Cu?
What is copper?
400
Its symbol is based on its ancient Latin name, aurum. Humans value it above silver.
What is gold?
400
Having a definite volume but no definite shape, this form of matter is great fun in the summertime. Think pool!
What is a liquid?
400
This element has 11 protons in each atom's nucleus.
What is sodium?
400
Come on math wizard! Let the brain work! The answer is the number of neutrons in every atom of osmium.
What is 114?
400
Don't let this symbol fool you. It is an unusual Hg.
What is mercury?
500
A Nobel gas, it is used to make the city lights of Vegas shine!
What is neon?
500
Having no definite shape and no definite volume, this form of matter surrounds our planet and protects us from incoming meteors.
What is a gas?
500
This element has a staggering 86 protons in each atom's nucleus.
What is radon?
500
This one will be worth 500 points! The answer is the number of neutrons in every atom of hassium.
What is 162?
500
Based on its ancient Latin name, the symbol is Ag.
What is silver?