Periodic Table

In an element box, the number at top is the

• atomic number

• atomic name

• atomic mass

• atomic symbol

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

The number of neutrons in an atom can be found by

• adding the number of neutrons and protons together.

• adding the atomic mass and the atomic number.

• subtratcting the atomic number from the atomic mass.

• subtracting the atomic mass from the atomic number.

___________________ are positively charged particles located in the nucleus of an atom.

• Electrons

• Neutrons

• Protons

• Isotopes

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Elements on the Periodic Table are ordered according to their

• element name

• element symbol

• number of atoms

• atomic number

Rows in the Periodic Table are called

• Periods

• Groups/Families

• Cousins

• Metals

Column in the Periodic Table are called

• Periods

• Groups/Families

• Cousins

• Metals

The elements that touch the zigzag line on the Periodic Table are called

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• gasses

The chemical symbol in this element box is

• 26

• Fe

• Iron

• 55.845

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

What is the name of group number 1?

• halogens

• noble gases

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

What is the name of group number 2?

• transition metals

• halogens

• metaloids

• alkaline earth metals