Periodic Table 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of the periodic table?

• Shows all known elements on earth

• Organizes the elements by chemical properties

• Predicts the weather

• Helps classify elements based on their properties

Open Ended

Why is the periodic table considered a significant tool in the study of chemistry?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following pieces of information can you find on a periodic table element box?

• Atomic number, symbol, name, atomic weight

• Number of protons, number of neutrons, symbol, atomic mass

• Element name, electron configuration, atomic number, atomic weight

• Symbol, atomic number, atomic mass, electron configuration

Open Ended

Explain how the atomic number relates to the structure of an atom.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the symbol of an element is correct?

• It is an abbreviation of the element name.

• It is the atomic number of the element.

• It is the atomic weight of the element.

• It is the number of neutrons in the element.

Fill in the Blank

The atomic weight of an element is determined by the number of protons and ___ in the nucleus of an atom.

Open Ended

Describe the steps to find the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in an atom using the periodic table.

Multiple Choice

In the APE-MAN method, what does 'APE' stand for?

• Atomic number, Protons, Electrons

• Atomic mass, Protons, Electrons

• Atomic number, Protons, Energy

• Atomic mass, Protons, Energy

Multiple Choice

Which category does sodium (Na) belong to in the periodic table?

• Metal

• Non-metal

• Metalloid

• Noble gas

Multiple Choice

What is a chemical property of metals mentioned in the images?

• Corrosion

• Brittleness

• Poor conductivity

• Negative ion formation

Multiple Select

Which of the following are properties of metalloids?

• Can be shiny or dull

• Are ductile and malleable

• Conduct heat and electricity better than non-metals but not as well as metals

• Are always gases

Open Ended

Describe how elements in families of the periodic table are similar to each other. Provide examples if possible.

Fill in the Blank

Elements in the periodic table are grouped into families, which are the ___ .

Multiple Choice

Which statement best describes the properties of elements within the same family or group in the periodic table?

• Elements in a family have identical properties.

• Elements in a family have similar but not identical properties.

• Elements in a family have completely different properties.

• Elements in a family have no common properties.

Multiple Select

Select all correct statements about periods in the periodic table.

• Each horizontal row of elements is called a period.

• Elements in a period have similar properties.

• Properties change greatly across a period.

• The first element in a period is always an inactive gas.

Open Ended

Describe two ways in which hydrogen is unique compared to other elements in the periodic table.

Fill in the Blank

Hydrogen sits on top of Family ___, but it is not a member of that family.

Open Ended

How do you think the organization of the periodic table helps scientists in their research or discoveries?

Multiple Choice

What are the two main functions of the periodic table as described in the lesson?

• Shows all known elements on earth and organizes them by chemical properties

• Lists only the metals and nonmetals

• Displays atomic numbers and electron configurations

• Shows the melting and boiling points of elements