Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

Question 1

Which two subatomic particles are in the nucleus?

Accepted Answer

neutron and proton

Question 2

Carbon has at atomic number of 6. What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

It has 6 electrons., It has 6 protons.

Question 3

Groups (families) on the periodic table are represented by

Accepted Answer

columns

Question 4

What are the smallest part of matter called?

Accepted Answer

atom

Question 5

Metals are found ______ of the zig zag line on the periodic table.

Accepted Answer

to the left

Question 6

The periodic table is arranged by

Accepted Answer

atomic number

Question 7

Which state of matter has a constant shape and volume?

Accepted Answer

solid

Question 8

How many protons does oxygen have if its atomic number is 8?

Accepted Answer

8

Question 9

When classifying elements, hydrogen (H) is a

Accepted Answer

nonmetal

Question 10

Which of the following sub-atomic particles is not in the nucleus of an atom?

Accepted Answer

electrons

Question 11

There are _______ states of matter.

Accepted Answer

3

Question 12

Which of the choices is NOT a property of metal?

Accepted Answer

poor conductor

Question 13

Which of the following is a group of elements?

Accepted Answer

metals

Question 14

What does it mean when a metal is malleable?

Accepted Answer

can be hammered flat

Question 15

Mass number - Atomic number =

Accepted Answer

number of neutrons

Question 16

The tiny negative particle of an atom is called a(n)

Accepted Answer

electron

Question 17

What charge does a neutron have?

Accepted Answer

neutal

Question 18

What is the positive part of the atom called?

Accepted Answer

proton

Question 19

Mendeleev came up with the first version of what?

Accepted Answer

periodic table

Question 20

What charge does an electron have?

Accepted Answer

negative

Question 21

What is the center of the atom called?

Accepted Answer

nucleus

Questions 21