Quiz Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table Vocabulary

An atom with a slightly positive or negative charge.

• Electron

• Ion

• Isotope

• Positron

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

• Proton

• Electron

• Neutron

• Positron

A neutrally charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom

• Proton

• Electron

• Neutron

• Neutrino

Horizontal Row on the periodic table.

• Valence

• Family

• Group

• Period

Substance that are dull, brittle, and are usually poor conductors of heat and electricity.

• Metals

• Non-metals

• Metalloids

• Actinides

Associated with the number of protons and found on the periodic table.

• Atomic Number

• Atomic Mass

• Ion

• Electron

Group of elements that are inert and found on the 18th column of the Periodic Table.

• Noble Gases

• Halogens

• Alkali Metals

• Transition Elements

Type of Atom that has extra neutrons.

• Isotope

• Ion

• Lanthanide

• Actinide

Elements on the Periodic Table that exhibit both metallic and non-metallic properties.

• metalloids

• Ions

• Isotopes

• Noble Gases

Vertical Column on the Periodic Table in which the elements have similar properties due to similar valence electrons.

• Group/Family

• Period

• Transition Elements

• Noble Gases