Test #1 Periodic Table Flashcards
Atomic number
The protons in the nucleus and electrons for natural atoms
Mass number
The sum of protons in neutrons
Cation
Positive charge, if a neutral atom loses, one or more electrons, it became a cation
Anion
Negative charge, atom gains, one or more electron then it becomes an anion
Periodic table group 1
Alkali metals
Periodic table group 2
Alkaline earth metals
Periodic table group 17
Halogens
Periodic table group 18
Noble gases
Transition metals
All the others
Metalloid
Elements that are around the staircase
Alpha particle
Composite particles consisting of two protons, and two neutrons tightly bonded together
Beta particle 
High energy high speed, electron aura positron emitted by the radioactive decay of an atom nucleus
Gamma ray
Cause ionizations that damaged tissue and DNA
What is a mass spectrometer used for?
To identify unknown compounds via molecular weight determination 
What is nuclear decay?
The news, July release energy in the form of ionization radiation