Take home Quiz 1: Periodic Table

An atom is made up of protons, neutrons, and electrons.  Which is the smallest subatomic particle?

• Proton
• Neutron
• Electron
• Idontknowatron

Each row in a periodic table is called a 

• Group
• Period
• Row
• Column

Each column in the periodic table is called a 

• period
• group
• cluster
• unit

The atomic number tells you what?

• 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

The atoms along the staircase are called 

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids
• noble gases

Which is an alkali metal?

• Magnesium
• Iron
• Sodium
• Europium

How many protons are in this element?

• 79
• 196
• 117
• Cannot be determined

How many electrons does potassium K contain? (click to see image)

• 19
• 39
• 20
• 40