Periodic Table Review

Multiple Choice

How did Mendeleev arrange the elements?

• alphabetical 
• density
• melting point
• atomic mass

Multiple Choice

The number at the bottom of each square on the periodic table is the ...

• atomic number
• atomic mass
• chemical symbol
• element name

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The number at the top of each square on the periodic table is the ...

• atomic number
• atomic mass
• Chemical Symbol
• Element Name

Multiple Choice

What is the chemical symbol for Lithium?

• H
• He
• Li
• N

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The atomic number determines what an element is. A different atomic number makes a different element. What is the atomic number of Neon (Ne)?

• 10

• 20.18

• 9

• 58

• none of these is correct

Multiple Choice

What does the 8 represent in the image attached?

• Atomic mass

• Element symbol

• Atomic number

• Element name

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What does the decimal number at the bottom of the attached image represent?

• Atomic mass

• Element symbol

• Atomic number

• Element name

Multiple Choice

Which two subatomic particles determine an element’s mass number?

• Electrons and neutrons

• Protons and neutrons

• Protons and electrons

• None of the above

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What determines an element’s atomic number?

• The element's mass

• The number of neutrons it has

• The size of the element

• The number of protons it has

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What is the element name for the symbol H?

• Helium

• Hydrogen

• Gold

• Tungsten

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Which of these elements has the greatest average atomic mass?

• B

• C

• N

• Al

Multiple Choice

Which of these elements has an atomic number of 14?

• N

• Al

• Si

• P

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What are the vertical columns on the periodic called?

• groups

• periods

• nonmetals

• metals

• metalloids

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What do the vertical columns on the periodic table tell us?

• The number of orbitals

• The number of valence electrons (electrons on the outer most shell)

Multiple Choice

What are the horizontal rows on the periodic table called?

• periods

• groups

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Multiple Choice

Most elements on the periodic table are classified as __________.

• Metals
• Non-Metals
• Metaloids
• Gases

Multiple Choice

Which accurately describes nonmetals?

• Both malleable and ductile
• Often used in computer parts
• Poor conductors of electricity
• Always solid at room temperature

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Which group on the periodic table is the most reactive Metals?

• Alkaline-earth metals - Group 2
• Alkali metals - Group 1
• Transition metals - Group 3-7
• Halogens - Group 17

Multiple Choice

Which group of elements is inert?

• Alkaline metals - Group 1
• Alkaline-earth metals - Group 2
• Transition metals Groups 3-8
• Noble Gases - Group 18

Multiple Choice

Which group includes some of the most familiar elements like nickel, iron, and copper?

• Inner transition metals
• Transition metals
• Halogens
• Noble gases

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Which pair of elements would have similar properties due to the position in the periodic table?

• Calcium (Ca), Helium (He)
• Copper (Cu), Gold (Au)
• Lithium (Li), Beryllium (Be)
• Aluminum (Al), Zinc (Zn)

Multiple Choice

Elements in the same family have similar _______________.

• Protons
• Physical and Chemical Properties
• Shape
• Size