Unit 4 Flashcards
Periods
Horizontal rows on periodic table
Proton
Positive subatomic particle
Electron
Negatively subatomic particle
Neutrons
Neutral subatomic particle
Valence electrons
The electrons in the outermost energy level
Atomic number
Number of protons in an element
Atomic mass
Number of protons and neutrons
Symbol
Represents an element
Families
Vertical columns on a periodic table
Atom is made up of what??
Protons, neutrons, and electrons
Protons, neutrons, and electrons are considered….
Subatomic particles
Protons has a __________ charge
Positive
Neutrons has a __________ charge
Neutral
Electron has a __________ charge
Negative
Electrons circle the nucleus, holding what together??
The whole atom
Protons and electrons________ eachother
Attract
You see electrons even with a microscope?
Nope
Ur skin is mostly ______ when u rub ur finger on plastic with it??
Positive
How many atoms are there on the periodic table??
About 100