Periodic Table Flashcards
Periodic Table
an arrangement of elements in columns, based on a set of properties that repeat from row to row.
Mendeleev
A chemist who developed the periodic table.
Element
Pure substance that cannot be broken down.
Period
A row going across on the Periodic table.
Group/Family
A column going up or down on the periodic table.
Periodic Law
The pattern of repeating properties down each group in the periodic table
Chemical/Element Symbol
A one or two letter symbol that represents that name of an element
Atomic number
number of protons in an element,
atomic # is also equal to the number of electrons
Atomic Mass
The number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus (center) of an element
Conducter
A material that allows things to flow
Metal
elements that are good conductors of heat and electric current
Nonmetal
elements that are poor conductors of heat and electric current
Metalloid
elements with properties that fall between those of metals and nonmetals
Noble Gas
Elements in group 18, stable and nonreactive
Proton
A particle with a positive charge, the same amount as atomic number, this particle identifies the element