Periodic Table

A negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

Atomic mass of the element.

A subatomic particle contained in the nucleus of an atom, having the same mass as a proton but no electrical charge.

The positively charged subatomic particle contained in the nucleus of an atom.

Silicon is a metalloid, having properties of both metals and nonmetals.

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom, which determines the element's identity.

A one or two-letter abbreviation used to represent an element on the periodic table.

Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals, typically found along the zig-zag line on the periodic table.

It organizes elements based on their atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

Metals are typically shiny, conductive, and malleable, while nonmetals are dull, insulative, and brittle.