Ch 4/5 Flashcards
which subatomic particle’s are in the nucleus
protons and neutrons
The smallest particle of an element is called
atom
Very small center core of an atom
nucleus
have no charge and are neutral
neutrons, atoms and compounds
which part of the atom is negative and moves around the nucleus
electrons
each element is given a specific blank that usually consists of one or two letters
symbol
Mendeleev created the first periodic table by arranging elements in order of
increasing atomic mass
how did chemist change Mendeleev periodic table in the early 1900s
added elements and arranged in order of increasing atomic number
how does nuclear fusion create new elements inside stars
smaller nuclei collide and combine forming larger nuclei
In stars matter exists in this state
plasma
most of the elements that form a zigzag line in the periodic table belong to one major group what is the group
metalloid
which group contains the most elements
transition metals
elements that easily transfer electricity and heat display the property known as
conductivity
which attorneys that models to be pounded into sheets as an aluminum foil or be in into complex shapes
malleability
A substance that will conduct electricity only under certain conditions is called a
semi conductor