noble gases are known as ________.

A
ionic gases
B
inert gases
C
metalloid gases
D
ductile gases

B

inert gases

he three main subatomic particles that make up an atom are ________.

A
neutrons, protons and molecules
B
neutrons, protons and ions
C
ions, electrons and newtons
D
electrons, neutrons and protons

D

electrons, neutrons and protons

Elements in a vertical column on the Periodic Table have similar properties and are all members of the same ________ of elements.

A
molecule
B
phase
C
atom
D
group

D

group

The number of protons in an atom is known as its atomic ________.

A
number
B
mass
C
phase
D
bond

A

number