Activity: The Periodic Table, Matter and Atoms
1. Give one word for the following:
1.1 Particles with a positive charge.
1.2 Particles that are found around the nucleus.
1.3 Particles without a charge that are found in the nucleus.
2. Give a definition of the following:
2.1 Atom
2.2 Electron
2.3 Matter
3. What groups can the elements on the periodic table be sorted in to?
4. What are the horizontal rows on the periodic table called?
5. You are given the symbol for the following elements, what are their names?
5.1. Na
5.2. P
5.3. Be
5.4. B
5.5. Al
6. Write down the chemical symbol for the following elements.
6.1 Potassium
6.2 Nitrogen
6.3 Argon
6.4 Carbon
6.5 Neon
7. Give the number of protons, neutrons and electrons for the following elements and
use this information to draw a diagram of the atom.
7.1 Silicon
7.2 Argon
7.3 Magnesium