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WorksheetsCh 8 - Periodic Table, Vocabulary and Symbols
Total questions: 55
Worksheet time: 29mins
What is the definition of 'atomic mass'?
average mass of isotopes of an element found in nature; protons and neutrons added together
number of electrons in an atom
total number of atoms in a molecule
mass of only the protons in an atom
What is the definition of 'Protons'?
positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom
negatively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom
neutral particles in the nucleus of an atom
particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom
What is the definition of 'neutrons'?
particle in the nucleus of an atom having no charge
positively charged particle in the nucleus of an atom
negatively charged particle orbiting the nucleus
smallest unit of a chemical element
What is the definition of 'Electrons'?
tiny negatively charged particles
positively charged particles in the nucleus
neutral particles in the atom
particles that make up light
What is the definition of 'Group'?
elements in the same vertical column of the periodic table; also called family
elements in the same horizontal row of the periodic table; also called period
a substance made of two or more elements chemically combined
the smallest unit of an element that retains its properties
What is the definition of 'Families'?
same as a group
a type of animal
a kind of plant
a scientific tool
What is the definition of 'atomic number'?
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
The number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom
The total number of electrons in an atom
The sum of protons and neutrons in the nucleus
What is the definition of 'Malleable'?
a term used to describe material that can be hammered or rolled into flat sheets
a term used to describe material that is resistant to corrosion
a term used to describe material that conducts electricity well
a term used to describe material that is transparent
What is the definition of 'Ductile'?
a term used to describe a material that can be pulled out into a long wire
a term used to describe a material that breaks easily under stress
a term used to describe a material that resists corrosion
a term used to describe a material that is a good conductor of electricity
What is the definition of 'Reactivity'?
The ease and speed with which an element combines or reacts with other elements and compounds
The amount of energy required to remove an electron from an atom
The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom
The ability of an atom to attract electrons in a chemical bond
What is the definition of 'alkali metals'?
An element in Group 1 of the periodic table
An element in Group 17 of the periodic table
A transition metal found in the center block of the periodic table
A noble gas found in Group 18 of the periodic table
What is the definition of 'transition metals'?
one of the elements in Groups 3 through 12 of the periodic table
elements that are gases at room temperature
elements found only in Group 1 of the periodic table
elements that are nonmetals
What is the definition of 'noble gasses'?
an element in group 18 of the periodic table
a metal found in the earth's crust
a compound that reacts with acids
a type of radioactive isotope
What is the definition of 'Brittle'?
hard but liable to break or shatter easily
flexible and can bend without breaking
soft and easily molded
able to absorb water quickly
What is the definition of 'Corrosion'?
the gradual wearing away of a metal element due to a chemical reaction
the process of melting a metal at high temperature
the method of shaping metals using a hammer
the technique of joining two metals using heat
What is the definition of 'Metalloid'?
an element that has some characteristics of both metals and nonmetals
an element that is always a good conductor of electricity
an element that is always a poor conductor of heat and electricity
an element that is found only in liquid state at room temperature
What is the definition of 'Halogens'?
an element found in Group 17 of the periodic table
a metal found in Group 1 of the periodic table
a noble gas found in Group 18 of the periodic table
a transition metal found in the center of the periodic table
What is the definition of 'nonmetals'?
an element that lacks most of the properties of a metal
an element that conducts electricity well
an element that is shiny and malleable
an element that is always solid at room temperature
What is the definition of 'periodic table'?
an arrangement of the elements showing the repeating pattern of their properties
a chart showing the phases of the moon
a list of chemical reactions
a table of mathematical formulas
What is the definition of 'Nucleus'?
The central core of an atom which contains protons and neutrons
A negatively charged particle found outside the nucleus
The smallest unit of a chemical element
A type of chemical bond between atoms
What is the definition of 'Electron Cloud'?
region around the nucleus that electrons move around in
positively charged center of an atom
particles found in the nucleus
energy released when electrons move
The basic particle from which all elements are made; the smallest particle of an element that has the properties of that element is called an _______.
Atom
Molecule
Cell
Compound
The region of space where electrons of a given energy are likely to be located is called an _______.
Atomic Orbital
Atomic Nucleus
Electron Cloud
Energy Level
A one- or two-letter representation of an element is called a _______.
chemical symbol
atomic number
molecular formula
valence electron
Most elements at room temperature are (a)
A Scientist would study (a) in Chemistry.
The arrow labeled #3 is pointing to:
Element Symbol
Atomic Mass
Atomic Number
Element Name
Atomic Number
8
Average Atomic Mass
15.999
Symbol
O
Name
Oxygen
The symbol for Carbon is
C
Ca
Ar
Bn
The symbol for Gold is ?
Ag
Au
Go
G
The Symbol for Hydrogen is?
Hy
Hr
H
Ga
What is the symbol for Oxygen
Og
Oy
Ox
O
What is the symbol for Nitrogen
Ng
Ni
N
Nt
What is the symbol for Calcium?
CA
Ca
CC
Cl
What is the symbol for Potassium?
PO
K
Ko
Pt
What is the symbol sulfur?
S
Su
Sl
Sf
What is the symbol for Sodium?
Na
So
S
Sd
What is the symbol for Chlorine?
Cl
C
CL
Ci
What is the symbol for Silicon?
S
SI
Si
Na
What is the symbol for Aluminum?
Am
A
AL
Al
What element is Fe the symbol for?
Ferrium
Iron
Ferioam
Phosphorus
What element has the symbol Mg
Magnesium
Magnolia
Manganiese
Morgoium
What element is represented by the symbol Ne
Nelsium
Nitrogen
Neon
Netriogen
What element is represented by the symbol He
Sodium
Hydrogen
Helium
Neon
What element does Rn stand for ?
Radar
Radon
Rhinesium
Radium
The symbol for the element Iodine is?
I
Io
Id
Ie
What is the symbol for the element Silver?
S
Si
Au
Ag
What is the symbol for the element Fluorine?
F
Fl
Fo
Fr
What is the symbol for the element Copper?
Co
C
Cu
CO
What is the symbol for the element Nickel?
Nk
NI
N
Ni
What is the symbol for the element Chromium?
cr
ch
Ck
Cr
What is the symbol for the element Bromine?
Bo
B
Br
BR
What is the symbol for the element Tin
Ti
Sn
Tn
Si
What is the symbol for the element Lead?
Ld
Le
Pb
Pa
What is the symbol for the element Zinc
zn
Zn
Zc
Zi
