Chapter 12-13 Physical Science Review

Front

What is the region of an energy level in the electron cloud around an atom where electrons are most likely to be?

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Orbital

Front

What model represents ideas about electrons today?

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Electron cloud model

Front

What is the positively charged atomic particle inside the nucleus of an atom?

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Proton

Front

What type of metals are found in groups 3-12 of the periodic table?

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Transition Metals

Front

Who discovered the nucleus after J.J. Thompson's work?

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Ernest Rutherford

Front

What is the term for the center of an atom that contains protons and neutrons?

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Nucleus

Front

What are the negatively charged particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom?

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Electrons

Front

What is the term for a substance made of only one type of atom?

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Element

Front

What is the name of the table that organizes all known elements?

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Periodic Table

Front

What are the elements in group 1 of the periodic table called?

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Alkali Metals