periodic table elements Flashcards

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2 smallest elements in the preiodic table?

A

Hydrogren (1 protons, 1 electron)
Helium (2 protons + neutrons, 2 electrons)

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How many elements are in the periodic table?

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100

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Each box in the periodic table is called…

A

A nuclear symbol

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4
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An element can be identified by…

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Identifying the number of protons on the atom and checking its atomic number

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What are isotopes?

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Elements the same equal balance of protons/electrons, but varied number of electrons (e.g carbon-13)

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Do isotopes affect the chemical reaction of an element?

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Neutron = neutral, isotropes chemically react the same way. However, isotropes have different masses.

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Relative atomic mass:

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Calculates the average mass of all the isotopes that make up an element

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Relative atomic mass formula:

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Sum of (Isotrope abundance × Isotrope mass) ÷ Sum of the abundance of all isotropes

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9
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Symbol for relative atomic mass:

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Ar

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