Periodic Table Scavenger Hunt

What is a chemical Symbol?

• Its equal to the number of protons in the nucleus as well as the number of electrons in the electron cloud.

• The sum of the numbers of protons and neutrons in a specific isotope.

• A one or two letter abbreviation derived from the elements English of Latin name.

Which element is number 14 on the periodic table?

• Nitrogen
• Silicon
• Potassium
• Calcium 

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 What is the element symbol for californium?

• C
• Ca
• Cf
• Cm

What does the term atomic number mean?

• Its equal to the number of protons in the nucleus as well as the number of electrons in the electron cloud.

• The sum of the numbers of protons and neutrons in a specific isotope.

• A one or two letter abbreviation derived from the elements English of Latin name.

How many protons are in an atom of Bismuth?

• 83
• 209
• 126
• 292

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What does the term atomic mass mean?

• Its equal to the number of protons in the nucleus as well as the number of electrons in the electron cloud.

• The sum of the numbers of protons and neutrons in a specific isotope.

• A one or two letter abbreviation derived from the elements English of Latin name.

What is the atomic mass of silver?

• 47
• 108
• 155
• 61

Which element has the lowest atomic mass?

• K
• Sc
• Nb
• Ne

What is the first element with an atomic mass greater than 100?

• Ru
• Fm
• Zr
• Ga

What happens to atomic mass as you go from top to bottom on a periodic table?

• It decreases

• It stays the same

• It increases

• It increases and then Decreases