Elements & Compounds

Question 1

There are ___ different types of elements that humans have discovered

Answer 1

118

Question 2

What is the smallest piece of an Element to exist?

Answer 2

Atoms

Question 3

What makes Different Compounds?

Answer 3

Combining different Atoms
2 different Elements

Question 4

Compound

Answer 4

2 or more different Elements joined together

Question 5

Element

Answer 5

1 type of Atom joined together

Question 6

Where are Metals found on the Periodic Table?

Answer 6

On the left side
They have fewer electrons
when a metal reacts, they lose Electrons to form Ions

Question 7

Properties of Metal

Answer 7

High Melting and Boiling points
Good conductors of heat and electricity
All Solids (except Mercury)

Question 8

Where the non-metals found on the Periodic Table?

Answer 8

On the right side
When non-metals react they either
Gain Electrons to form negatively charged Ions
Share Electrons to form Neutral Molecules

Question 9

Properties of non-metals

Answer 9

Lower Melting and Boiling points
Often found as Gases
Generally do not conduct heat or electricity