Classifying Elements Flashcards
Neutron
Particles in an atom that have a neutral charge.
Electron
A particle in the space outside the nucleus of an atom that comes one unit of negative electric charge.
Atom number
The number of protons in a single atom of an element .
Molecule
A particle that contains two or more atoms joined together
Metal
A substance that conducts heat and electricity.
Nonmetal
A group of elements that are poor conductors of heat and electricity.
Nobel gases
The nonmetallic elements such as helium,neon,argon,krypton,xenon,and radon.
Metalloids
A small group of elements with some properties of both metals and nonmetals.
Periodic table
A chart that shows all of the known elements and their properties.
Proton
A particle in the space inside the nucleus of an atom that carries one unit of positive electric charge.