tested questions from last time Flashcards
What are the fundamental particles that make up all matter?
Atoms
What is another name for the orbitals around the nucleus in which electrons spin?
Electron shells
What are neutral subatomic particles found in the nucleus of an atom?
Neutrons
What was John Dalton’s contribution towards the development of the atomic model?
He proposed atomic theory
Which property of metals allows them to be drawn into wires?
Ductility
How many electrons are in an atom of magnesium?
12
What happens to the atomic radius as you move down a group?
It increases
In the periodic table, where are the most reactive metals found?
Group 1, the first column on the left
Do elements in the same period have the same chemical properties?
FALSE
Is fluorine the most reactive element in group 17?
TRUE
Do metalloids have properties of both metals and non-metals?
TRUE
Do elements in the same group generally have the same number of protons?
FALSE
Is the element with atomic number 114 carbon?
FALSE
Do noble gases have a complete outermost shell making them very reactive?
FALSE
What subatomic particle defines an element?
Protons