Introduction to the Periodic Table Flashcards
1
Q
What is the periodic table?
A
It is a list of all known elements
2
Q
What is an element?
A
A substance made up of only one type of atom
3
Q
True or False:
An atom is the smallest particle that all substances are made up of.
A
(Technically, no…)
But, yes.
4
Q
What is an atom?
A
An atom is the smallest part of an element that can exist; it cannot be broken down into anything simpler by chemical means
5
Q
Every element is represented by an _______. These are used all over the world as an abbreviation for the full name.
A
Atomic symbol
6
Q
The columns of the periodic table are called…
A
Groups
7
Q
The rows of the periodic table are called…
A
Periods
