Elements and Atoms

Instructions You have 30 seconds on a piece of paper to answer the following questions. When you hear this sound put down your pencil. Whoever has the most correct answers at the end will win.

Question 1: The smallest particle of an element that has the chemical properties of the element

Times Up Answer: atom

The densest part of an atom where most of its mass is located. Question 2: The densest part of an atom where most of its mass is located.

Times Up Answer: nucleus

The positively charged particle inside an atom’s nucleus Question 3: The positively charged particle inside an atom’s nucleus

Times Up Answer: proton

The number of protons in the atom of an element Question 4: The number of protons in the atom of an element

Times Up Answer: atomic number

A particle with no charge located inside an atom’s nucleus Question 5: A particle with no charge located inside an atom’s nucleus

Times Up Answer: a neutron

An element that conducts electricity Question 6: An element that conducts electricity

Times Up Answer: metal

A negatively charged particle that moves around an atom’s nucleus Question 7: A negatively charged particle that moves around an atom’s nucleus

Times Up Answer: electron

A substance that cannot be broken down further into anything simpler Question 9: A substance that cannot be broken down further into anything simpler

Times Up Answer: element

Question 10: Anything that has mass and volume and is made up of elements in 3 states; liquid, solid, and gas

Times Up Answer: matter

A change in size, shape, or state without forming a new substance Question 12: A change in size, shape, or state without forming a new substance

Times Up Answer: physical change

A chart of elements arranged by the atomic number Question 14: A chart of elements arranged by the atomic number

Times Up Answer: periodic table

Question 15: A change in matter that produces a new substance with different properties than the original

Times Up Answer: chemical change

Question 16: True or False: In the periodic table, vertical columns indicate elements that react in a similar way.

Times Up Answer: true

Scientists draw conclusions based on what? Question 17: Scientists draw conclusions based on what?

Times Up Answer: observations and experimentations

The horizontal rows in a periodic table are called ______. Question 18: The horizontal rows in a periodic table are called ______.

Times Up Answer: periods

A carbon has an atomic number of 6. What is that the indication of? Question 19: A carbon has an atomic number of 6. What is that the indication of?

Times Up Answer: the number of protons in the nucleus

The atomic mass is made up of what 2 parts of the atom. Question 20: The atomic mass is made up of what 2 parts of the atom.

Times Up Answer: proton and neutron

What does the “8” represent in the periodic table? Question 21: What does the “8” represent in the periodic table?

Times Up Answer: atomic number

What does the “15.999” represent in the periodic table? Question 22: What does the “15.999” represent in the periodic table?

Times Up Answer: atomic mass

The amount of matter in an object Question 23: The amount of matter in an object

Times Up Answer: mass

The amount of space of an object takes up Question 24: The amount of space of an object takes up

Times Up Answer: volume

Question 25: A Disney show of the musical fantasy about a magical nanny who helps a brother and sister through difficult times.

Times Up Answer: Mary Poppins

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