The periodic table Flashcards
1
Q
What are diatomic elements
A
-made up of 2 atoms
Examples-oxygen, iodine
2
Q
What are transition metals
A
Found in the middle of periodic table
3
Q
The periodic table is split into 8 groups
A
Group 1-Alkali metals
Group 2-Alkali earth metals
Group 3-6
Group 7-Halogens
Group 8-Noble gases
4
Q
What are elements
A
substances that are made up of 1 type of atom
5
Q
What are compounds
A
When 2 or more elements chemically bond together
6
Q
What is matter
A
Matter is any substance that has a mass and a volume
