L4 Science Menu Flashcardizz #2: Atoms and Periodic Table

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What are non-metals?

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Elements located to the right of the ZigZag line on the periodic table that are typically poor conductors of heat and electricity.

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What is matter made of?

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All matter is made of atoms.

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What is a proton?

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A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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Which subatomic particles have a mass of 1 AMU?

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Protons and neutrons.

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What is the atomic number of Calcium (Ca)?

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20.

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What is an atom?

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The basic unit of a chemical element, consisting of a nucleus surrounded by electrons.

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What are metalloids?

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Elements that have properties of both metals and non-metals, located along the ZigZag line.

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What is the periodic table?

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A tabular arrangement of chemical elements, organized by atomic number, electron configuration, and recurring chemical properties.

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What is an electron?

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

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The central part of an atom, containing protons and neutrons.