Atoms

Question 1

Where are non-metals and metals located.

Answer 1

The elements to the left of the bold black line are the metals and elements to the right are non-metals.

Question 2

Atom

Answer 2

The smallest part of an element that can still be recognised as that element.

Question 3

Compound

Answer 3

A substance made when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

Question 4

Periodic table

Answer 4

An arrangement of elements in the order of their atomic numbers, forming groups and periods.

Question 5

Nucleus (of an atom)

Answer 5

The very small and dense central part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons.

Question 6

Electron

Answer 6

A tiny particle with a negative charge. Electrons orbit the nucleus of atoms or ions in shells.

Question 7

Element

Answer 7

A substance made up of only one type of atom. An element cannot be broken down chemically into any simpler substance.

Question 8

Group

Answer 8

All the elements in the columns (labelled 1 to 7 and 0) in the periodic table.