Chapter 7.3 - Elements : The Inside Story

Question 1

Atoms

Answer 1

A very small particle that makes up all things. Atoms have the same properties as the objects they make up

Question 2

Atomic number

Answer 2

Number of protons in the nucleus of an atom. The atomic number determines which element an atom is

Question 3

Chemical symbol

Answer 3

The standard way scientists write the names of elements, using either a capital letter or a capital followed by a lowercase letter. For example carbon is C and copper is Cu