Atoms and The Periodic Table

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What is the element symbol for boron?

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B

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Which subatomic particle has a negative charge?

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Electron

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What does an atom's period tell us?

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Number of shells

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What element is represented by the symbol Ne?

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Neon

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How many protons does beryllium have?

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4

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What is the atomic number of an element?

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The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is a neutron?

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A subatomic particle with no charge found in the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the periodic table?

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A tabular arrangement of elements organized by increasing atomic number.

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What is an electron?

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A subatomic particle with a negative charge that orbits the nucleus of an atom.

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