Quiz about TEK: 8.5A, 8.5B, 8.5C, 6.6A

Question 1

______ always gives the identify of the atom.

Accepted Answer

Protons

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Neutrons

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Electrons

Question 2

Elements in the same period/row have the same--

Accepted Answer

# of energy shells

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# of valence electrons

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# of protons

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# of neutrons

Question 3

How many periods are on the Periodic Table?

Accepted Answer

7

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6

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8

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9

Question 4

The mass of the atom is located ---

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in the Nucleus

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in the Electron Cloud

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protons only

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neutrons only

Question 5

Which element is NOT in Period 3 on the Periodic Table?

Accepted Answer

Ne

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Na

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Ar

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P

Question 6

These two subatomic particles contribute to the mass of the atom.

Accepted Answer

Protons and Neutrons

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Protons and Electrons

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Electrons and Neutrons

Question 7

The volume of the atom is located in the --

Accepted Answer

in the Electron Cloud

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in the Nucleus

Question 8

The atoms of a certain element each contain 18 protons and 8 valence electrons.

What is the element's name?

Accepted Answer

Argon

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Krypton

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Neon

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Sodium

Question 9

How many protons will the element in Group 7A, Period 4 have?

Accepted Answer

35

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9

Answer

16

Answer

34

Question 10

How many electrons will the element in Group 3A, Period 4 have?

Accepted Answer

31

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13

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11

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54

Question 11

What element has similar properties of Cesium (Cs), but a larger atomic mass?

Accepted Answer

Francium (Fr)

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Magnesium (Mg)

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Barium (Ba)

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Rubidium (Rb)

Question 12

Elements in the same group/family--

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have the same # of valence

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behave the same

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have the same # of energy shells

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are in the same period

Question 13

How many neutrons will the element in Group 2A, Period 2 have?

Accepted Answer

5

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2

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3

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6

Question 14

How many neutrons will an atom of Calcium (Ca) have?

Accepted Answer

20

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10

Answer

14

Answer

16

Question 15

These types of elements are BRITTLE and DO NOT conduct electricity.

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Nonmetals

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Metals

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Metalloids

Question 16

An atom of a certain element has 53 protons, 53 electrons and a mass number of 127.

How many neutrons are in this atom?

Accepted Answer

74

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64

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106

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180

Question 17

Which elements have 3 valence electrons?

Accepted Answer

Boron

Accepted Answer

Aluminum

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Scandium

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Lithium

Question 18

Hydrogen (H) is a --

Accepted Answer

Nonmetal

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Metal

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Metalloid

Question 19

Aluminum (Al) is a --

Accepted Answer

Metal

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Nonmetal

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Metalloid

Question 20

Oxygen (O) is a --

Accepted Answer

Nonmetal

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Metal

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Metalloid

Question 21

Scandium (Sc) and Calcium (Ca) are both in the same group/family.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 22

An element is shiny, solid at room temperature, and has two valence electrons. Which of these elements could be in this group?

Accepted Answer

Strontium (Sr)

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Lithium (Li)

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Aluminum (Al)

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Silicon (Si)

Question 23

Group 8A are called Alkali metals and are the most reactive group.

Accepted Answer

False

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True

Question 24

The electron cloud contains electrons and --

Accepted Answer

empty space

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protons

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neutrons

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gas and dust

Question 25

Which of the following is the best description of an atom?

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A core of protons and neutrons surrounded by electrons

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A core of protons surrounded by electrons

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Protons and neutrons grouped in loose arrangements

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Protons, neutrons, and electrons grouped in a solid core

Question 26

What statement about a proton is correct?

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A proton has a positive electrical charge

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A proton has no electrical charge

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A proton has a negative electrical charge

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A proton can have either a positive or a negative electrical charge

Question 27

A neutral atom is an atom with the same number of:

Accepted Answer

protons and electrons

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electrons and neutrons

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protons and neutrons

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electrons and valence electrons

Question 28

the electrons in the electron cloud--

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move about chaotically with no pathway

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remain in place

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move along a pathway

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vibrate in place

Question 29

The atomic number of an atom is determined by the number of --

Accepted Answer

Protons in the atom's nucleus

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Neutrons in the atom's nucleus

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Electrons in the atom's electron cloud

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Protons and neutrons in the atom's nucleus

Question 30

Nitrogen has a mass of 14 AMU and 7 protons. How many neutrons does nitrogen have?

Accepted Answer

7

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21

Answer

14

Answer

8

Question 31

Valence electrons determine an atom's--

Accepted Answer

chemical reactivity

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proton number

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atomic mass

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atomic number

Question 32

Most elements in the Periodic Table are classified as --

Accepted Answer

Metals

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Noble gases

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Nonmetals

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Reactants

Question 33

What types of particles are found in the cloud surrounding the atom's nucleus?

Accepted Answer

Negatively charged particles only

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Positively charged particles and negatively charged particles

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Neutral particles and positively charged particles

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Positively charged particles only

Question 34

The electrons in the electron cloud

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move about chaotically with no pathway

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remain in place

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vibrate in place

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move along a pathway

Question 35

Which description best describes a Neutron?

Accepted Answer

neutral charge, 1 amu, located in the nucleus

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positive charge, 1 amu, located in the nucleus

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negative charge, 0 amu, located in the electron cloud

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negative charge, 1 amu, located in the nucleus

Question 36

Which is NOT found in the nucleus of an atom?

Accepted Answer

electrons

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Neutrons

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Protons

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the mass of an atom

Question 37

What do the letters A=P=E represent?

Accepted Answer

atomic number, protons, electrons

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atomic mass, protons, electrons

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atomic number, periods, energy shells

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atomic mass, periods, energy shells

Question 38

What do the letters in M-A=N represent?

Accepted Answer

atomic mass, atomic number, neutrons

Answer

mass number, atomic number, nucleus

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mass number, atomic mass, neutrons

Answer

atomic mass, atomic number, nucleus

TEK: 8.5A, 8.5B, 8.5C, 6.6A

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