Periodic Table Flashcard

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What is a neutron?

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A subatomic particle contained in the nucleus of an atom, having the same mass as a proton but no electrical charge.

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Which element is found in group 2 period 4?

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Calcium (Ca)

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What does the atomic number tell you?

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The atomic number tells you the number of protons and electrons in an atom.

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What is an electron?

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A negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

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What is an atom?

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The basic structural unit of matter.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

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What is a proton?

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A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the nucleus of an atom?

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The central part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons.

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What is the difference between an element and a compound?

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An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom, while a compound is made of two or more different types of atoms chemically bonded together.

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What is the periodic table?

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A tabular arrangement of elements organized by increasing atomic number, showing periodic trends.

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What are groups in the periodic table?

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Vertical columns in the periodic table that group elements with similar chemical properties.