Chemistry Vocab Part 2

Question 1

Isotope

Answer 1

Forms the same element and has the same number of protons, but a different number of neutrons.

Question 2

Metalloids

Answer 2

Elements with similar properties that create a staircase on the periodic table.

Question 3

Non-Metals

Answer 3

Elements with similar properties found on the right side of the staircase, and are mostly gases.

Question 4

Periodic Table

Answer 4

A quick reference for associating the name and symbol of an element.

Question 5

Who made the periodic table?

Answer 5

Dmitri Mendeleev

Question 6

Reactivity

Answer 6

The ability to undergo a chemical reaction with another atom, molecule, or compound.

Question 7

Corrosion

Answer 7

Process by which materials deteriorate due to a reaction with oxygen.

Question 8

Period

Answer 8

Horizontal row on the periodic table

Question 9

Family

Answer 9

Vertical row on the periodic table, organized by characteristics and properties.

Question 10

Group

Answer 10

Column on the periodic table.

Question 11

Metals

Answer 11

Elements with similar properties found on the periodic table.