Periodic Table Basics

The ROWS on the periodic table are called

• groups

• periods

• families

• intersections

The COLUMNS (up and down) on the periodic table are called

• groups

• periods

• families

• castles

The word "periodic" means

• difficult

• random

• lengthy

• repeating

A(n) ___ is a pure substance that cannot be broken down chemically and is made up of only one kind of atom.

• compound

• element

• molecule

• mixture

_____ refers to how likely an atom is to join or bond with another atom.

• Reactivity

• Conductivity

• Miscibilty

• Viscosity

Tags

NGSS.HS-PS1-2

Elements in the same family or group share similar _____.

• physical properties

• chemical properties

A(n) ___ is the smallest part of an element that retains its properties.

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NGSS.MS-PS1-1

Which of these is true about Mendeleev's "claim to fame" with the periodic table?

• He was the first scientist to discover many elements.

• He was the first scientist to create a periodic table.

• He created a periodic table with "gaps", then predicted properties of unknown elements before they were discovered.

• He made a list of all of the known elements at the time.

What scientific honor did Mendeleev receive after his death?

• he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

• an element was named after him

• he was "knighted" for his service

• he received the Victoria Cross medal

Today, the elements on the periodic table are arranged_____.

• atomic number (top number)

• atomic mass (bottom number)

• alphabetically