Atoms and the Periodic Table

Front

What is the atomic number of an atom?

Back

The atomic number of an atom is the number of protons in the nucleus of the atom.

Front

Why are the Noble Gases stable?

Back

They have a full octet.

Front

Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

Back

proton

Front

What is the maximum number of electrons that can be present in the first shell of an atom?

Back

2

Front

Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?

Back

right

Front

What is the charge of a Group 17 ion?

Back

-1

Front

What is the term used to describe the attraction between two atoms resulting from the sharing of electrons?

Back

covalent bonding

Front

Which of the following elements is a noble gas? oxygen, helium, nitrogen, carbon

Back

helium

Front

What is the type of bonding that results from nonmetals and metals?

Back

ionic bonding

Front

What is the term used to describe the force of attraction between oppositely charged ions?

Back

electrostatic attraction