Periodicity

A ___________ is an arrangement of elements in columns

• columns
• rows
• periodic table
• electron shell

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Each column in the periodic table is called a 

• period
• group
• cluster
• unit

The atomic number tells you what?

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

Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are called

• metal
• nonmetal
• metalloid
• nonexistent

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Which element is not a metal?

• H
• Re
• Al
• B

The atoms along the staircase are called 

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids
• noble gases

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Which is a halogen?

• Helium
• Chlorine
• Oxygen
• Neptune

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How did Mendeleev arrange the elements?

• alphabetical 
• density
• melting point
• atomic mass

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Which of the following is the most metallic element in period 3?

• Boron (B)
• Sodium (Na)
• Argon (Ar)
• Silicon (Si)

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A rule that states that repeating chemical and physical properties of elements change periodically with the atomic number of the elements is the _________.

• periodic law
• alkaline-earth metals
• actinide
• group rule

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