metals vs non-metals Flashcards
Where are metals found?
On the left side of the staircase.
Where are non-metals found?
On the right side of the staircase.
What kind of charge do metals have?
A positive charge.
What kind of charge non-metals have?
A negative charge.
What kind of charge do protons have?
A positive charge.
How do you find the amount of protons in an element?
The atomic number.
What kind of charge do electrons have?
A negative charge.
How do you find the amount of electrons in an element?
the atomic number.
What is an element?
A pure substance that can not be broken up by another pure substance.
What is a compound
A pure substance that is made up of 2 or more elements.
What is an atom?
The smallest particle of an element.
What is a molecule?
The smallest particle of a compound.
About how many atoms are there?
About 100 due to there being about 100 elements.
Are the molecules in a compound identical?
Yes.
What is a reactant?
The chemical(s) you start out with