ChChapter 3: Structure of an Atom Flashcards
What is an Atom?
An unbreakable particle
Who discovered the Law of Conservation of Mass?
Antoine Lavoisier (1743-1794)
What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?
When a chemical reaction occurs matter is not created or destroyed, purely added together.
What are the Foundational Ideas of Atomic Theory?
(a) all matter is comprised of atoms, (b) elements have properties unique to them
(c) chemical reactions causes a combination of elements
Who created the first periodic table?
Mendeleev
What is the Periodic Table?
A table organizing all discovered elements
What is Periodic Law?
When elements are placed in order by their atomic number, properties will repeat periodically
What is a period?
Rows on a periodic table housing elements with a similar energy level
What is a group?
Columns on the periodic table with similar reactivity
Where are metals located on the periodic table?
To the left of the periodic table
What are qualities of metals?
They are mostly solid, lusterous, conductive, and malleable
Where are Non-Metals found on the periodic table?
On the upper-right side of the periodic table, including hydrogen.
What are qualities of non-metals?
They are less dense, dull, insulators, and are easy to shatter
Where are metal-loids found on the periodic table?
Between metals and non-metals
What are the qualities of metalloids?
Uncommon, can be shiny and brittle