C1 Fundamental Ideas

Atoms

How many atoms are naturally found on Earth?

Define: Elements

Define: Symbol names

Define: Chemical names

What is the importance of having symbol names?

Define: Groups

Where are non-metals found on the periodic table?

Where are metals found on the periodic table?

Define: Compounds

What is an atom made up of?

Define: Protons

Define: Neutrons

Define: Electrons

Define: Atomic Mass

Define: Atomic Mass

Why does an atom have an overall neutral charge?

How do you calculate the number of neutrons in an atom?

How are atoms arranged in the periodic table?

Energy levels can hold up to how many electrons?

What is the electronic structure of carbon?

Group number = ?

Group 0 elements are...?

What happens when metals and non-metals react?

What happens when non-metals react with each other?

What does the chemical formula of an ionic compound tell us?

What does the chemical formula of a molecule tell us?

Define: Reactants

Define: Products

Which is better: symbol equations or word equations? Why?

Whilst balancing equations, what do you need to remember?