Matter Flashcards
It is a pure substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by a chemical reaction
Element
Each element is identified by a one- or two- letter _____
Symbol
Elements are arranged in the ______
Periodic table
The position of an element in the periodic table tells us much about its ________
Chemical properties
These elements are good conductor of heat and electricity
Metals
These are shiny solids at room temperature, except for mercury
Metals
Which metal is a liquid at room temperature
Mercury
What state of matter are most metals at room temperature?
Solid
In the periodic table, which side are the metals located?
Left side
In the periodic table, which side are the nonmetals located?
Right side
This type of element is a poor conductors of heat and electricity
Nonmetal
Nonmetals have a _____ appearance
Dull
These are located on the solid line that starts at boron (B) and angles down towards Astatine (At)
Metalloid
This type of element have properties intermediate between metals and nonmetals
Metalloids
How many elements are metalloids?
7
These are the 4 elements that compromise 96% of the mass of the human body
Oxygen, Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen
These elements are present in smaller amounts and at least 100mg of each are needed in the daily diet
Major Mineralsl
Usually less than 15 mg of each of these elements are required in the daily diet
Trace elements