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- 1. Multiple Choice
The horizontal row on the periodic table is called a
group
family
period
atomic number
- 2. Multiple Choice
A vertical column in the periodic table is called...
group
tower
period
crew
- 3. Multiple ChoiceThe number at the bottom of each square on the periodic table is the ...atomic numberatomic masschemical symbolelement name
- 4. Multiple Choice
The number at the top of each square pictured is the ...
atomic number
atomic mass
Chemical Symbol
Element Name
- 5. Multiple Choice
What is the chemical symbol for Lithium?
L
He
Li
N
- 6. Multiple Choice
Pure forms of these elements are stored in oil so they won't react with oxygen and water in the air.
Alkali Metals
Alkaline-earth metals
Halogens
Noble Gases
- 7. Multiple Choice
What group on the periodic table do the alkali-earth metals belong to?
Group 1
Group 2
Group 3
Group 8
- 8. Multiple Choice
Diamonds are a pure form of what element?
Carbon
Oxygen
Silicon
Silver
- 9. Multiple ChoiceAll of the actinides are ___________.stableradioactiveshinynamed after scientists
- 10. Multiple Choice
Most of the elements on the periodic table are classified as _____.
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
Periods
- 11. Multiple Choice
Why do some elements in the periodic table have 3 letter chemical symbols?
There are no elements with 3 letter symbols
They are named after scientists
They are named after places
They have a temporary name until scientists agree on a new name.
- 12. Multiple Choice
How did Mendeleev arrange the elements in the periodic table?
In alphabetical order
According to their density
According to their melting point
According to their atomic mass
- 13. Multiple ChoiceThe atomic number tells you what?number of electronsnumber of protonsnumber of neutronsboth electrons and protons in an atom.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWhich group of the periodic table is composed of inert (not reactive) gases?alkali metalsalkaline earth metalshalogensnoble gases
- 15. Multiple ChoiceElements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are calledmetalnonmetalmetalloidnonexistent
- 16. Multiple Choice
Which element is not a metal?
H
Ca
Al
B
- 17. Multiple ChoiceWhich is a halogen?HeliumChlorineOxygenNeptune
- 18. Multiple Choice
Elements in a ..................have similar chemical properties.
period
group
row
periodic table
- 19. Multiple Choice
Which two types of subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of an atom.
Electron
Neutron
Proton
Megatron
- 20. Multiple ChoiceA proton is....A negatively charged subatomic particleA positively charged subatomic particleA neutrally charged subatomic particleThe only subatomic particle located in the nucleus
- 21. Multiple ChoiceA neutron has a charge of+2No charge-1+1
- 22. Multiple ChoiceAn element's identity is determined by the number ofelectrons.protons.neutrons.valence.
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhich elements have the most similar chemical properties?K and NaK and CaK and ClK and S
- 24. Multiple Choice
The elements in this group only have 1 valence electron and include Li, Na, and K.
Group 8
Group 1
Group 3
Group 6
- 25. Multiple Choice
How many electrons do atoms need to be stable (excl. H and He)?
1
2
6
8
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