Atoms Flashcards
(10 cards)
What group are the alkali metals?
Group 1
What group are the alkaline earth metals?
Group 2
What group are the halogens in?
Group 7
What group are the noble gases in?
Group 0
What is the top row of the bottom elements called?
Lanthanides
What is the bottom row of the bottom elements called?
Actinides
The symbols (letters) represent ______
Atoms/ element names
The elements in the periodic table are arranged in collumns called groups, why are they arranged like this?
every element in a group have similar chemical properties
Some elements around the dividing line between metal and non-metals are called __________. What properties do they have?
Metalloids they have both non metal and metal properties
All atoms are made of?
A tiny central nucleus with electrons orbiting it