Periodic Table Test Review

In the modern periodic table elements are arranged by:

• increasing atomic mass

• increasing atomic number

The atomic number tells you what?

• number of neutrons

• number of protons

• the mass number

Which group of the periodic table is composed of inert (not reactive) gases?

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• noble gases

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

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

Which element is not a metal?

• Fe

• B

• Al

The elements along the staircase are called ________.

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

Which is a halogen?

• Helium

• Chlorine

• Oxygen

Which is an alkali metal?

• Magnesium

• Iron

• Sodium

• Periods
• Groups

• Periods
• Groups