True or False:
During decantation, the substance with the heavier density floats to the top!
FALSE
It sinks to the bottom. The substance with the lighter density floats to the top.
The majority of the elements on the periodic table are _____.
metals
True or False: Electrons can be found in the nucleus.
FALSE
There are protons and neutrons in the nucleus.
Which element has an atomic number of 1?
Hydrogen
If you'd like a balloon to float, fill it with _________!
Helium (He)
Name a mixture that can be separated using evaporation and condensation.
Salt and Sugar
Salt and Water
Pretty much water mixed with any soluble substance.
How many elements are on the periodic table?
118
True or False: Everything that exists in this world consists of atoms.
TRUE
Na is the chemical ___________ of Sodium.
symbol
True or False: Sodium chloride helps to make food taste more sour.
FALSE
Sodium chloride is table salt. Salt enhances the taste of food. If anything, it makes food more salty, not sour!
Name two methods we can use to separate a mixture of sand and paper clips.
Sieving (You can sieve out the sand from this mixture.)
Who invented the periodic table?
Bonus 100 points if you can name where they were from.
Dmitri Mendeleev (Yes, I will accept just his last name.)
He was from Russia!
Atoms are the smallest particles that make up _______________.
elements
The atomic number of an element tells you how many ________ it has.
What is it called when a substance goes from gas to solid?
DEPOSITION
Insoluble: Cannot dissolve in water.
Soluble: Can dissolve in water.
Columns in the periodic table organize elements into _____.
groups
What is the center of the atom called?
The Nucleus
Get out a periodic table. You have exactly 60 seconds to spell someone's name in the class using chemical symbols from the periodic table.
Eliska can decide whether you deserve the points...
What is it called when a substance goes from solid to gas?
SUBLIMATION!
Name all five separation methods.
Decantation
Sieving
Magnetism
Evaporation & Condensation
Which element comprises 20 percent of the weight of all living organisms?
carbon
Name the three parts of an atom.
An extra 100 points if you can name the "charge" of each part (+ , - , 0).
protons - positive charge (+)
neutrons - neutral charge (0)
electrons - negative charge (-)
Which metal is so soft at room temperature that you could cut it with a knife?
Gallium (Yes, we did speak about this in class.)

Get out a periodic table. You have exactly 60 seconds to spell a type of food using chemical symbols from the periodic table.
Eliska decides whether you deserve the points...