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ALL atoms of the same element have:

the same number of protons.

If Atom #1 has 19 protons and 22 neutrons, and Atom #2 has 20 protons and 22 neutrons, are these isotopes of the same element?

No, because they have different numbers of protons.

The mass number indicates:

the total number of protons and neutrons.

Which element has a mass number of 12 and contains 6 neutrons?

Carbon

The nucleus of an atom:

is positively charged.

The nucleus of an atom is composed of _____.

Protons and neutrons.

Since an equal number of electrons are needed to balance the charge of the protons in the nucleus, how many protons and electrons are found in an atom of nitrogen (atomic number 7)?

7 protons, 7 electrons

When locating the atomic number for an element on the periodic table, the atomic number can be found _____ the symbol for the element.

above

The atomic number gives the number of _____ in the nucleus of an atom.

protons

Elements in Group 2 are known as the _____.

alkaline earth metals

Which of the following can be found in the second period of the periodic table?

Lithium (Li)

Which of the following will react violently with water to form a base?

Potassium (K)

Which of the following is the poorest conductor of electricity?

Fluorine (F)

Which element is found in the group described by the statement below?
This group contains poisonous, very reactive elements often used in bacteria killing or household cleaners.

Iodine (I)

Which of the following is not a way that metals are important to humans?

They can be used as fuels for cars.

Metals are generally _____ at room temperature.

Solids

Which of the following is true about the reactivity of metals?

The reactivity of metals varies greatly.

How do metals bond?

By sharing electrons with other metal ions in what is called a sea of electrons.

Which of the following defines a metal?

Metals are lustrous and malleable.

A metalloid conducts electricity well in hot temperatures, but acts more like an insulator when the temperatures are cooler. What is a good way to describe this property?

A semiconductor

Some metalloids, such as boron, have which type of texture?

Brittle

Where could you find materials made from metalloid elements in your home?

Electronic devices

Which of the following is NOT a metalloid?

Bromine

What happens when a metalloid gets heated up?

It conducts more electricity, allowing electrons to move more freely.

Where are nonmetals located on the periodic table?

On the right side, except hydrogen, which is in the top left corner

What is/are a likely product(s) of the reaction between a metal and a nonmetal?

An ionic compound

How do nonmetals generally react with each other?

They form covalent bonds and share electrons with each other.

Which of the following are characteristics used to define nonmetal elements?

All of the answers are correct.

The majority of nonmetals naturally occur as which state of matter?

Gas

Which of the following is NOT a noble gas?

Hydrogen

Noble gases were:

Discovered later than most elements because they do not react or form compounds in nature

Noble gases are:

All of these

Noble gases have all of the ... they need. This makes them avoid forming compounds and undergoing reactions.

electrons

Which noble gas is known to cause cancer?

Radon

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Which of the following defines a metal?

The definition of metal: A substance with high electrical conductivity, luster, and malleability, which readily loses electrons to form positive ions (cations).

Which of the following is a nonmetal quizlet?

The nonmetals are hydrogen,oxygen (O), sulfur (S), selenium (Se), nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), carbon (C), and group 17 and 18.

What is the only metal that normally exists on Earth as a liquid?

Mercury is the only liquid metal found at normal temperatures.

What metal is glossy and ductile?

Copper wire Metals have a characteristic shiny appearance and are often used to make jewellery. This means that they can be bent into shape without breaking (malleable) and can be stretched into thin wires (ductile) such as copper.