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- 1. Multiple Choice
The atomic number of an element tells you ________
the number of protons in the nucleus.
the number of energy levels (electron shells).
the number of neutrons in the nucleus.
atomic mass.
- 2. Multiple Choice
How many valence (outer energy level) electrons do Alkaline Earth metals have?
1
2
7
8
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which of the following elements is an alkali metal?
calcium
magnesium
mercury
sodium
- 4. Multiple Choice
Mendeleev left gaps (open spaces) in his periodic table because
the table was too small.
protons belonged there.
the table was too big.
elements with the predicted properties hadn't been discovered yet.
- 5. Multiple Choice
The three main groups of elements are metals, nonmetals, and ________.
noble gases.
alkali metals.
radioactive elements.
metalloids (semiconductors).
- 6. Multiple Choice
Most of the elements on the periodic table are ________
metals.
nonmetals.
metalloids.
semiconductors.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Elements in the same group (family) have similar ________
atomic symbols.
atomic sizes.
atomic weights.
chemical properties.
- 8. Multiple Choice
The order of elements in the modern periodic table is based on an element's ________
atomic number.
name.
chemical symbol.
atomic mass.
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which statement about the alkali metals is correct?
They are located in the left-most column of the periodic table.
They are extremely nonreactive.
They are usually gases.
They are halogens.
- 10. Multiple Choice
Which of the following properties best describes non-metals?
often gases at room temperature
shiny luster
malleable
good conductors of heat and electricity
- 11. Multiple Choice
Which group of elements don't react with other elements because they have a full valence shell of electrons?
alkali metals
halogens
alkaline-earth metals
noble gases
- 12. Multiple Choice
What is the name for the elements in group 17?
boron group
oxygen group
halogens
noble gases
- 13. Multiple Choice
Which of the following elements would most likely be a shiny gray solid that conducts electricity, and dents when hit with a hammer?
argon (Ar)
carbon (C)
sulfur (S)
aluminum (Al)
- 14. Multiple Choice
Periods on the periodic table are __________.
Horizontal Rows (left to right)
Vertical Columns (top to bottom)
- 15. Multiple Choice
Groups on the periodic table are __________.
Horizontal Rows (left to right)
Vertical Columns (top to bottom)
- 16. Multiple Choice
All matter is composed of (made of) at least one element on the periodic table.
True
False
- 17. Multiple Choice
What element will have the most similar physical and chemical properties to the element Bromine (Br)?
Fluorine (F)
Carbon (C)
Krypton (Kr)
Selenium (Se)
- 18. Multiple Choice
What element will have the most similar physical and chemical properties to the element Nitrogen (N)?
Phosphorous (P)
Carbon (C)
Oxygen (O)
Sulfur (S)
- 19. Multiple Choice
What element will have the most similar physical and chemical properties to the element Lithium (Li)?
Sodium (Na)
Magnesium (Mg)
Beryllium (Be)
Calcium (Ca)
- 20. Multiple Choice
What element will have the most similar physical and chemical properties to the element Sulfur (S)?
Carbon (C)
Phosphorous (P)
Oxygen (O)
Neon (Ne
- 21. Multiple Choice
Sodium (Na) is found in period ________
3
2
4
1
- 22. Multiple Choice
Sodium (Na) is found in group ________
1
2
3
4
- 23. Multiple ChoiceThe phases of the moon are __________ because they repeat in a pattern.periodicgroupawesomehalogens
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the 6 represent?atomic massatomic numberelement namechemical symbol
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhat does 12.011 represent?atomic massatomic numberelement namechemical symbol
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhat does the C represent?atomic massatomic numberelement namechemical symbol
- 27. Multiple Choice
How many periods are on the table?
1
7
8
18
- 28. Multiple Choice
How many groups/families are on the table?
1
7
8
18
- 29. Multiple Choice
The elements found along the staircase (zig zag line) are ________
metals
nonmetals
metalloids
noble gases
- 30. Multiple Choice
The elements to the left of the staircase (zig zag line) are ________
metals
nonmetals
metalloids
- 31. Multiple Choice
The elements to the right of the staircase (zig zag line) are ________
metals
nonmetals
metalloids
- 32. Multiple Choice
Which of the following properties best describes metals?
often gases at room temperature
shiny luster
brittle (breaks when hit with a hammer)
poor conductors of heat and electricity
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