Atoms and The Periodic Table of Elements

Which particle is not located in the nucleus?

• protons

• neutrons

• electrons

The smallest piece of matter that still has the properties of an element is a(n) ________________.

• compound

• electron

• atom

• nucleus

Protons have a ____________ charge.

• positive

• negative

• neutral

• no charge

Neutrons have a _________ charge.

• positive

• negative

• neutral

Electrons have a __________ charge.

• positive

• negative

• neutral

How many groups are in the Periodic Table of Elements?

• 1

• 10

• 15

• 18

How many periods are in the Periodic Table of Elements?

• 1

• 7

• 10

• 11

Elements that are gases, brittle and poor conductors are ____________.

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• semiconductors

The group of elements that share characteristics with both metals and nonmetals is called _________________.

• lanthanides

• actinides

• metalloids

• transition metals

The nonmetals are located _____________ on the periodic table.

• in groups 3-12

• along the stairstep

• right of the stairstep

• left of the stairstep