Questions and Answers
What determines the atom's identity or type of element?
How many electrons are in the atom.
What is an electron used for and where is it found?
Determining the atomic number; the nucleus.
What is the role of a neutron in an atom?
The nucleus holds the neutrons and protons.
The atomic number is ____________ and can be determined by __________.
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Mass number is ___________ and can be determined by ____________.
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What is the center of the atom called?
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What subatomic particle(s) is/are found in the nucleus?
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Since atoms are neutral, they must have the same number of ____________ and ___________.
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An ion is an atom that has gained or lost protons, thus giving it a charge.
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Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different mass numbers.
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What type of element is nitrogen?
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What type of element is potassium?
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What type of element is boron?
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Silicon has properties of both metals and non-metals. What type of element is it?
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Manganese is a good conductor of electricity. What type of element is it?
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The graphite in your pencil is made from carbon and is a brittle solid at room temperature. What type of element is carbon?
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Where are metalloids located on the Periodic Table?
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What is true about non-metals?
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Columns on the periodic table are called:
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Rows on the periodic table are called:
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I am located in group 2, period 3. What type of metal am I?
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Which family is the most reactive group on the periodic table?
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Which is a property of Group 8A?
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The Noble gases are:
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Which family is radioactive?
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Francium is a soft metal that reacts violently with water. What group is Francium in?
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Which element has similar chemical properties to calcium?
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Magnesium, barium, and calcium are all:
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Group 1A on the periodic table is more commonly called:
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Group 7A on the periodic table is also called:
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What does inert mean?
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Study Notes
Atomic Structure and Identity
- An atom's identity is determined by the number of electrons.
- Electrons are crucial for determining the atomic number, found in the nucleus.
- Neutrons, along with protons, reside in the nucleus, contributing to the mass number.
- The atomic number equals the number of protons and can be identified on the periodic table.
- Mass number is calculated by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass.
Subatomic Particles
- The nucleus is the center of the atom comprising protons and neutrons.
- Atoms are neutral with equal numbers of electrons and protons.
- An ion is an atom that gains or loses protons, resulting in an electrical charge.
- Isotopes are variants of atoms with the same element but different mass numbers.
Classification of Elements
- Nitrogen, potassium, boron, and carbon are classified as non-metals.
- Silicon acts as a metalloid, possessing properties of both metals and non-metals.
- Manganese is identified as a metal, known for its electrical conductivity.
Positioning in the Periodic Table
- Metalloids are located between metals and non-metals on the periodic table.
- Non-metals appear to the right of metalloids.
- The periodic table features columns called groups and rows known as periods.
Element Families and Properties
- Elements in group 2, period 3 are considered metals.
- The halogens represent the most reactive group on the periodic table.
- Group 8A consists of noble gases, which are non-metals known for being inert.
- The actinides family is known for its radioactive properties.
- Francium, a soft metal that reacts violently with water, belongs to group 1A.
Group Characteristics
- Magnesium, barium, and calcium are categorized as alkaline earth metals.
- Group 1A elements are referred to as alkali metals, while group 7A includes the halogens.
- The term "inert" describes elements that are extremely unreactive.
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