Advanced Chemistry Block Test 1

Each column in the periodic table is called a 

• period
• group
• cluster
• unit

What does the atomic number tell you about an element?

• 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

Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are called

• metal
• nonmetal
• metalloid
• nonexistent

Which element is not a metal?

• H
• Re
• Al
• B

Which is a halogen?

• Helium
• Chlorine
• Oxygen
• Neptune

Which is an alkali metal?

• Magnesium
• Iron
• Sodium
• Europium

What is a horizontal row of elements in the periodic table?

• column

• group

• period

A proton is....

• A negatively charged subatomic particle
• A positively charged subatomic particle
• A neutrally charged subatomic particle
• The only subatomic particle located in the nucleus

A neutron has a charge of

• +2
• No charge
• -1
• +1