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1
Q

____ are the simplest and
smallest particle

A

Atoms

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2
Q

Atoms are composed of
_________

A

Protons, electrons, and
neutrons.

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3
Q

The number of _____ in the
nucleus of an atom is equal to
its atomic number

A

protons

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4
Q

A _______ is a positively charged particle
inside the nucleus.

A

proton

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5
Q

A _____ is a neutral particle also inside
the nucleus.

A

neutron

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6
Q

An _____ is a negatively charged particle
that orbits the nucleus.

A

electron

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7
Q

_______ are substances that cannot be
broken down any further by chemical
means

A

Elements

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8
Q

True or false: Elements are substances that can be
broken down any further by chemical
means

A

False

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9
Q

_______ is the arrangement of elements by increasing atomic number and similar properties.

A

The Periodic Table

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10
Q

Each element on the Periodic Table has ____, _____, _____ and _____.

A

Atomic number, symbol, name and average atomic mass

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11
Q

_______ – the number of protons found in
the nucleus of an atom

A

Atomic number

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12
Q

_________ – the mass of an atom
including the protons, neutrons and electrons.

A

Average atomic mass

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13
Q

_________ – the mass of an atom
including the protons, neutrons and electrons.

A

Average atomic mass

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14
Q

The Three States of Matter

A

Solid, Liquid, Gas

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14
Q

The Three States of Matter

A

Solid, Liquid, Gas

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15
Q

▪ Particles held tightly
▪ Very close together
▪ Regular arrangement
▪ Vibrate
▪ Can’t move from place
to place

A

Solid

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16
Q

▪ Particles held weakly
▪ Very close together
▪ Random arrangement
▪ Vibrate
▪ Constantly move past
each other

A

Liquid

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17
Q

▪ No attraction between
particles
▪ Far apart
▪ Random arrangement
▪ Vibrate
▪ Move quickly in all
directions

A

Gas

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18
Q

True or false: Elements in the same group have similar
properties.

A

True

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19
Q

Groups refer to ______.

A

columns

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20
Q

_______ - a property used to
characterize materials in reactions that change
their identity

A

Chemical Property

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21
Q

What property is burning something?

A

Chemical Property

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22
Q

________ - a characteristic of a substance
that can be observed without changing the
substance into something else.

A

Physical Property

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23
Q

What property is measuring
something’s length, color, mass or volume?

A

Physical Property

24
Q

The major categories of elements are the _____, _____, and ______.

A

Metals, non-metals, and metalloids.

25
Q

_____ are lustrous, malleable, and are good
conductors of heat and electricity.

A

Metals

26
Q

Describe metals

A

lustrous, malleable, and are good
conductors of heat and electricity.

27
Q

______ are elements that do not share
the properties of metals.

A

Non-metals

28
Q

_______ are elements that share some,
but not all the properties of metals.

A

Metalloids

29
Q

Physical properties of metals

A

Lustrous, Malleable, and
Good Conductors

30
Q

______ means shiny or reflective of light.

A

Lustrous

31
Q

_______ means capable of being shaped.

A

Malleable

32
Q

Being a _________ means being able to
allow electricity and heat to flow through.

A

Good Conductor

33
Q

Describe Elements in Group 1

A

React violently with water.
Highly reactive.
Soft and silvery metals
Alkali metals

34
Q

What types of metals are elements in Group 1?

A

Alkali metals

35
Q

Describe Elements in Group 2

A

Reactive Metals that are
always combined with
non-metals in nature.
Several of these
elements are important
mineral nutrients, like
Calcium.

36
Q

What types of metals are elements in Group 2?

A

Alkaline Earth Metals

37
Q

Describe Elements in Groups 3-12

A

Less reactive, harder metals.
Includes metals used in jewelry, money and
construction.

38
Q

What types of metals are elements in Groups 3-12?

A

Transition Metals

39
Q

What is the family of the Elements in Groups 13

A

Boron Family

40
Q

Describe boron

A

Boron has properties of both metals
and non-metals.

41
Q

What is the family of the Elements in Groups 14

A

Carbon Family

42
Q

Describe Elements in Groups 14

A

Contains elements important to life and
computers.

43
Q

______ is the basic element in all organic
compounds.

A

Carbon

44
Q

_____ and ____ are
important
semiconductors

A

Silicon, Germanium

45
Q

What is the family of the Elements in Groups 15

A

Nitrogen Family

46
Q

______ makes up more than ¾ of
our atmosphere

A

Nitrogen

47
Q

The red tip of matches is made of
_______.

A

phosphorous

48
Q

The red tip of matches is made of
_______.

A

phosphorous

49
Q

What is the family of the Elements in Groups 16

A

Oxygen Family

50
Q

Another name for Oxygen family

A

Chalcogens

51
Q

_____ is necessary for respiration

A

Oxygen

52
Q

Many things that have a bad odor
contain _____

A

sulfur

53
Q

What do you call elements in Group 17?

A

Halogens

54
Q

Describe Elements in Group 17

A
  • Very reactive, diatomic non-metals.
  • Always found combined with other
    elements in nature.
55
Q

______ is used to keep bacteria out of
swimming pools.

A

Chlorine

55
Q

What do you call elements in Group 17?

A

Noble Gases

56
Q

Describe Elements in Group 17

A
  • VERY non reactive gases.
  • Used in lighted neon signs.
57
Q

______ is used to make party balloons float

A

Helium

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