Understanding the Periodic Table

This video tutorial from Moomoomath and Science explains how to read the periodic table, focusing on elements like carbon and boron. It covers how to determine the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons, and discusses the significance of atomic numbers and weights. The video also highlights the importance of color coding on the periodic table and how elements in the same family share properties. The tutorial concludes with a prompt to subscribe for more educational content.

What does the periodic table provide information about?

• Mathematical formulas

• Different elements

• Physics laws

• Chemical reactions

What is the atomic symbol for carbon?

• Cr

• Ca

• C

• Cb

How many protons does carbon have?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

If an element is neutral, what can be said about its protons and electrons?

• It has the same number of protons and electrons

• It has more electrons than protons

• It has no protons or electrons

• It has more protons than electrons

What is the atomic weight of carbon rounded to the nearest whole number?

• 12

• 13

• 10

• 11

What does the color green represent on the periodic table?

• Metalloids

• Noble gases

• Nonmetals

• Metals

What family does boron belong to?

• Family 13

• Family 17

• Family 1

• Family 18

How many protons does boron have?

• 6

• 7

• 5

• 4

What is the atomic weight of boron rounded to the nearest whole number?

• 10

• 13

• 11

• 12

How many electrons are in the outer shell of boron?

• 5

• 4

• 3

• 2