Jeopardy – The Elements
Elements and Pure Substances Metal, Nonmetal, or Metalloid The Atom The Periodic Table
What is the definition of an element? An element is any substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
What is the definition of a pure substance? A pure substance is made of only one type of particle
Are all elements pure substances? Explain Yes, because all elements are made of only one type of particle.
Is water an element, pure substance or both? Explain It can be a pure substance, but NOT an element because it is made of hydrogen and oxygen.
What are some properties of a metal? Metals are shiny, durable and good conductors.
Oxygen is an example of a … Nonmetal
Which is the smallest group on the periodic table? Metalloid
Name one metalloid on the periodic table. Boron, Silicon, Germanium, Arsenic, Polonium, Antimony, Tellurium
Where are neutrons found in the atom? In the nucleus
Which part of the atoms are the smallest? The Electrons
Why are the protons so important to scientists? Because they determine the element
Draw a picture labeling each part of the atom.
Why is hydrogen #1 on the table? Because it has only one proton
Why are some of the symbols on the table much different from there names? Symbols are based of off Latin names
The periodic table is also arranged by metals, nonmetals, and metalloids. Which group is on the right? Nonmetals
The table is arranged by rows and columns, what are the scientific words for those rows and columns? Rows = Periods Columns = Groups or Families