Chemistry- Atoms, Periodic Table, Compounds, Chemical Formulas, and Bonds

True or False? Protons and Neutrons are located in the nucleus of an atom.

• true

• false

What term describes a substance that is formed from chemical combinations of two or more different elements?

• elements

• compounds

• mixtures

• solutions

What can you predict from an element's location on the periodic table?

• its properties

• its chemical name

• its chemical symbol

• when it was discovered

Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?

• in groups 1 through 4

• to the left of the zigzag line

• to the right of the zigzag line

• in the bottom two rows

Based on its location on the periodic table, which element(s) have properties similar to N?

• P

• C

• O

• K

Find the atomic number and atomic mass for silicon on the periodic table. Use this information to determine the number of protons in a silicon atom.

• 5

• 28

• 14

• 16

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Find the atomic number and atomic mass for phosphorus on the periodic table. Use this information to determine the number of neutrons in a phosphorus atom.

• 30.97

• 16

• 15

• 4

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which group on the periodic table contains the most elements?

• transition elements

• metalloids

• non metals

• metals

Which of the following is used to represent each element?

• formula

• equation

• coefficient

• symbol

A student finds a substance that is lustrous (shiny) and heavy. How should the student classify the substance?

• liquid

• metal

• non metal

• crystal