How To Split an Atom Flashcards
The ancient Greek who first spoke about the atom was?
Democritus
A chemical that is made up of only one type of atom is known as a ?

Element
groups of atoms join together to form a ?

molecule
How many element are found naturally in the universe?
92
Give the chemical symbol for the element Hydrogen
H

Give the chemical symbol for the elemnet Sodium
Na

Give the chemical symbol for the element gold?
Au

Give the chemical symbol for the element Silver
Ag

Give the chemical symbol for the element chlorine
Cl

Give the chemical symbol for the element potassium
K

Atom number 96 is named after a marie curie, name this atom
Curium

Atom number 98 was named after a state in the USA. Name this atom?
Californium

Atom number 99 was named after a famous scientist. name this atom
Einsteinium

Oxygen is normally a gas. But can it turn into a liquid if it gets very cold?
yes

the element chlorine is normally found in which physical state?
Gas

Chlorine is smelly. What is the colour of chlorine gas?
Green

Name this king of ancient Greek and Roman mythology who was known for his foolishness and greed and who turned everything he touched to gold?

King Midas
Metals are usually in their solid stae. Can you name a metal that is in a liquid state also known as a Runny Metal?
Mercury

Is the element mercury poisonous?
Yes
What is the chemical composition of water
Two atoms of hydrogen join to one atom of oxygen to give us water

An atom is made up of protons, neutrons and electrons. The lightest among the three is?

electrons. They are 1800 times lighter than the neutrons and protons
The elctrons zoom around the nucleus in invisible tracts known as?
orbits
do different TYPES of atoms have different number of protons, neutrons and electrons?
yes
What makes an atom heavier?
The more the number of protns and neutrons the heavier is the atom




