Atoms and the Periodic Table

Front

An atom's valence electrons are those electrons that have the _______ energy.

Back

highest

Front

In the periodic table, the number of valence electrons in each element ________________ from left to right across each period.

Back

increases

Front

Within each ______________ in the periodic table, elements have similar properties because they have the same number of valance electrons. Options: Period, Row, Line, Group

Back

Group

Front

Where are valance electrons located on an atom?

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Third shell

Front

The columns in the periodic table are called _____________________.

Back

Groups

Front

The attractive force that holds two atoms together is called ________________.

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Chemical bond

Front

What is a positive charge in the nucleus of the atom?

Back

proton

Front

This is a negative charge in an atom

Back

electron

Front

What is a neutral charge in an atom?

Back

Neutron

Front

What are the electrons on the outer shell of an atom diagram called?

Back

valance electrons