Periodic Table Quiz

Each column in the periodic table is called a

• period

• group

• cluster

• compound

The atomic number tells you what?

• number of electrons
• number of protons
• number of neutrons
• both electrons and protons in an atom.

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

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

The atoms along the staircase are called

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• heavy metals

Which is a halogen?

• Helium
• Chlorine
• Oxygen
• Neptune

Which is an alkali metal?

• Magnesium
• Iron
• Sodium
• Europium

A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table.

• column

• group

• period

• a horizontal row

Elements in a ..................have similar chemical properties.  

• period
• group
• row

Which elements have the most similar chemical properties?

• K and Na
• K and Ca
• K and Cl
• K and S

Which has the greater Electronegativity:

Cl or Al?

• Cl

• Al