Physical Science - Periodic Table

In the periodic table elements are arranged by

• atomic mass
• atomic number
• valence electrons
• number of isotopes

Each row in the periodic table is called a 

• group
• period
• cluster
• unit

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Each column in the periodic table is called a 

• period
• group/family
• cluster
• unit

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Particles in an atom's nucleus that are neutral and have no charge are 

• megatrons. 
• electrons.
• neutrons.
• protons. 

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A negatively charged particle that moves around the nucleus is a(n)

• proton
• neutron
• electron
• quark

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Which group/family of the periodic table is composed of inert (not reactive) gases? They are the ones boxed in in red in the picture.

• alkali metals
• alkaline earth metals
• halogens
• noble gases

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The atomic number of this pictured element is

• 28
• 58.6934
• Ni
• Nickel

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Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and conduct heat are called

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids
• ions

Two or more different elements chemically bonded form a(n)

• element
• compound
• mixture
• solution

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What does the H stand for?

• Hydrogen
• atomic number
• atomic mass
• atomic explosion

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