Atoms, Elements, & the Periodic Table Basics

Question 1

What charge does a proton have?

Accepted Answer

Positive

Question 2

There are more elements of this type on the Periodic Table of the Elements than other types.

Accepted Answer

Metals

Question 3

What is the smallest unit of an element called?

Accepted Answer

Atom

Question 4

What is the atomic number of the element shown?

Accepted Answer

26

Question 5

What kind of charge do Electrons have?

Accepted Answer

Negative

Question 6

Each box on the period Table of the Elements represents how many atoms of that element?

Accepted Answer

1

Question 7

The horizontal rows in the Periodic Table of the Elements are called what?

Accepted Answer

Periods

Question 8

What is this called?

Accepted Answer

Periodic Table of the Elements

Question 9

Where do you find protons in an atom?

Accepted Answer

In the nucleus

Question 10

What part of an atom has no charge?

Accepted Answer

Neutons

Question 11

The atomic weight or mass of an atom is equal to...

Accepted Answer

# of Protons + Neutrons

Question 12

What state are most of the Non-metals in on the Periodic Table of the elements?

Accepted Answer

Gas

Question 13

Where are electrons found in an atom?

Accepted Answer

outside the nucleus

Question 14

What are the vertical columns called on a Periodic Table of the Elements?

Accepted Answer

Families or Groups

Question 15

How many protons does this element have?

Accepted Answer

26

Question 16

An atom of Zinc has 30 protons and a mass of about 65 amu. How many neutrons does it have?

Accepted Answer

35

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