The Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
What is an element made up of?
A
Only one type of atom.
2
Q
What do all the atoms of the same number of?
A
Protons
3
Q
What do different elements have?
A
A different number of proton numbers
4
Q
How are they arranged?
A
In order of increasing proton number in the modern periodic table.
5
Q
What does this give?
A
Repeating patterns in the properties of elements
6
Q
What information can be obtained from the periodic table? (4)
A
- Relative atomic mass (the total number of protons and neutrons in an atom)
- Symbol
- Name
- Atomic (proton) number (the number of protons and electrons in an atom)
7
Q
How can you tell whether an element is a metal or non-metal?
A
By looking at its position on the periodic table.
