section 1 Alyssa Flashcards
Protons
Positive charge in a atom found in nucleus
Nucleus
Center of a atom made up of protons and neutrons
Neutrons
No charge found in nucleus of atom
Electron
Negative charged particle
Orbital
Area in a atom where you will most likely find electrons
Valence electron
Electron found on outside shell of a atom and it determines the chemical prosperities of that atom
Periodic law
Law that states the repeating chemical and physical prosperities of elements change periodically with the atomic numbers
Period
Horizontal row of elements on the periodic table
Group
Vertical column of elements on the periodic table they share similarities
Metal
Element that conducts heat and electricity well
Nonmetal
Element that conducts heat and electricity not very well
Semiconductor
Element or compound that conducts electric current better than a insulator
Alkali metal
Group 1 on periodic table an element
Alkaline-earth metal
Group 2 on periodic table elements
Transition metal
Metals that can use inner shell before using the outer shell to bond