Properties of Elements

Front

What are the rows of the Periodic Table of Elements called?

Back

Periods

Front

The __________ tells you how many protons an element has.

Back

atomic number

Front

What are the columns of the Periodic Table of Elements called?

Back

Groups

Front

Where are protons found in an atom?

Back

The nucleus

Front

________ are good conductors of electricity; they are often shiny solids at room temperature.

Back

Metals

Front

What is the smallest unit of an element that retains its properties?

Back

Atom

Front

What is the center of an atom called?

Back

Nucleus

Front

What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

Back

Protons and Neutrons

Front

What is the charge of a proton?

Back

Positive

Front

What is the charge of an electron?

Back

Negative