Term 1 Flashcards
Define matter
anything that has mass and takes up space
Name three states of matter
solid, liquid and gas
explain why science looks like magic but isn’t
science looks like magic from experiments however science is based on evidence, experiments, and scientific principles.
what is an atom?
smallest unit of matter to exist,
They make up everything
describe the structure of an atom
the structure of an atom has Protons, Neutrons, electrons
what is a Proton?
positively (+) charged particles
what is an Neutron?
Neutral particles with no charge
what is an Electron?
Negatively (-) charged particles
define what a subatomic particle is
a particle smaller than an atom, they are the fundamental building blocks of matter.
define an element
as a pure substance that only contains one type of atom
how does technology increase our understanding of an atom
Explain what the periodic table is and its importance
The periodic table is a way of organising chemical elements, it is important as it makes it easier to identify the elements
Describe how the periodic table is organised
the periodic table is organised by the order in increasing atomic number (number of protons)
name and identify some elements on the periodic table
Lithium (Li)
Beryllium (Be)
Boron (B)
Carbon (C)
Nitrogen (N)
Oxygen (O)
identify properties of metals
