Elements Quiz

What is an element?

• A pure substance made of only one type of atom.
• A pure substance made of 3 types of atoms.

Elements are organized on what table?

• The Periodic Table
• The Multiplication Table

How do elements differ from each other?

• By the number of protons
• By the number of neutrons
• By the number of electrons

What is rule #2 for element representation?

• If there is a second letter, capitalize it
• If there is a second letter, lower case it

Can an element be broken down any further?

• Yes
• No

How are elements represented on the table?

• By number order
• By symbol

What is rule #1 for element representation?

• Always capitalize the first letter
• Always lower case the first letter

Where do elements get their names? (2)

• Latin
• Russain
• Polish
• Greek
• English

What are the horizontal rows called?

• Periods
• Groups

The numbers on the period table.......

• Increase
• Decrease