The periodic table :) Flashcards
1
Q
How many elements are in the periodic table ?
A
100 elements
2
Q
What order is the periodic table laid out in ?
A
Increasing atomic number
3
Q
Where are metals and non- metals found ?
A
Metals are found on the left and non-metals are found on the right
4
Q
How are elements with similar properties arranged ?
A
arranged in columns called groups, elements in the same groups act in similar ways
5
Q
What is the same as a number of an element ?
A
The number of electrons it has on it’s outer shell
6
Q
What are the rows of the periodic table called ?
A
These are called periods
