C1.1 Atoms Flashcards
1
Q
What is an atom?
A
A small number of substances made up of only 1 type of atom.
2
Q
How many atoms are naturally found on earth
A
About 100 CHECK NOT SURE
3
Q
Is argon a metal or non metal
A
Non metal
4
Q
What is group 1 on the periodic table called?
A
The alkali metals
5
Q
What is group 2 on the periodic table called?
A
Alkaline Earth metals
6
Q
What are the metals in the centre called?
A
Transition metals
7
Q
Where does the stairway effect occur splitting metals and non metals
A
Non metals Second from top in group 3
Third from top in group 4 ect
8
Q
What is group 7 called?
A
The halogens
9
Q
What is group 0 called?
A
The noble gasses
10
Q
Why are elements arranged into groups?
A
Each group contains elements with similar properties.
11
Q
What do chemical bonds do?
A
They hold atoms tightly together in compounds.
