Elements and Atoms Quiz

What element has 9 protons?

• Carbon (C)

• Magnesium (Mg)

• Fluorine (F)

• Hydrogen (H)

How many neutrons does Beryllium (Be) usually have?

• 4

• 9

• 5

What part of the atom is NOT in the nucleus?

• proton

• electron

• neutron

Describes anything that has mass and takes up space

• mixture
• matter
• compound
• electron cloud

The atomic mass of an element equals the number of ________.

• protons + neutrons

• electrons + protons

• quarks + antiquarks

• dilithium + trilithium

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What are the vertical columns on the periodic called?

• groups

• periods

• nonmetals

• metals

• metalloids

What do the vertical columns on the periodic table tell us?

• The number of orbitals

• The number of valence electrons (electrons on the outer most shell)

What are the horizontal rows on the periodic table called?

• periods

• groups

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

What is the name of the element? (Periodic table will be needed)

• sodium

• magnesium

• vanadium

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What group and period does this element belong in? *

• period 1 and group 3

• period 3 and group 1

• period 2 and group 3

• period 3 and group 2

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