Properties of Elements

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Where are protons found in an atom?

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Protons are found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What tells you how many protons an element has?

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The atomic number tells you how many protons an element has.

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What are good conductors of electricity and often shiny solids at room temperature?

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Metals are good conductors of electricity and are often shiny solids at room temperature.

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What is a pure substance made of only one type of atom?

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An element is a pure substance made of only one type of atom.

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

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The rows of the Periodic Table of Elements are called Periods.

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What is the center of an atom called?

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The center of an atom is called the nucleus.

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What particles are found in the nucleus of an atom?

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Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the charge of a proton?

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A proton has a positive charge.

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What is the charge of an electron?

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An electron has a negative charge.

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What is the term for elements that are not metals and are poor conductors of electricity?

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Non-metals are elements that are not metals and are poor conductors of electricity.