Atoms & Periodic Table Vocab

Select the vocab word that matches the given definition: One Type of Atom. There are around 118 known.

• Element
• Atom
• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron

Select the vocab word that matches the given definition: A chart that organizes all the elements in their own boxes. All the boxes are organized in a very particular way.

• Periodic Table
• Atom
• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron

Select the vocab word that matches the given definition: The center of the atom, which contains the protons and neutrons. This part of the atom also where most of its mass comes from.

• Nucleus
• Atom
• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron

Select the vocab word that matches the given definition: The smallest unit of matter that still maintains the properties of that element.

• Atom
• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron
• Nucleus

Select the vocab word that matches the given definition: The number of protons an atom contains. This number is what distinguishes one element from another element.

• Atomic Number
• Atom
• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron

Select the vocab word that matches the given definition: This number is the average mass/weight of the nucleus of an atom.

• Atomic Mass
• Atom
• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron

Select the vocab word that matches the given definition: The rows of elements going accross horizontally from side to side on the Periodic Table.

• Period
• Atom
• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron

Select the vocab word that matches the given definition: The positively charged particles that are found in the nucleus of an atom. These particles also determine what element the atom is.

• Proton
• Atom
• Neutron
• Electron
• Nucleus

Select the vocab word that matches the given definition: These particles are found in the nucleus of an atom, but these particles do Not contain a charge.

• Neutron
• Atom
• Proton
• Electron
• Nucleus

Select the vocab word that matches the given definition: The vertical columns of elements on the periodic table. Elements within the same column have similar properties and characteristics.

• Group/Family
• Atom
• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron