Periodic Table

Front

What is a negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Electron

Front

Which color on the periodic table corresponds with the metalloids?

Back

Bright yellow

Front

What does the atomic number represent in the periodic table?

Back

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

Front

What is the positively charged subatomic particle contained in the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Proton

Front

What is a row on the Periodic Table of Elements called?

Back

Period

Front

What is the charge of a neutron?

Back

Neutral (no charge).

Front

What is the term for elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals?

Back

Metalloids.

Front

What is the significance of the atomic mass in the periodic table?

Back

It represents the average mass of an element's isotopes.

Front

What is the term for the vertical columns in the periodic table?

Back

Groups or families.

Front

What is the general trend of electronegativity in the periodic table?

Back

Electronegativity increases from left to right and decreases from top to bottom.