Periodic Table Formative Quiz

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom is the same as the ________ number.

• neutron

• Periodic Table

• atomic

• quark

Which of the following correctly lists the particles of an atom and their charges?

• protons (-), neutrons (neutral), electrons (+)

• protons (neutral), neutrons (+), electrons (-)

• protons (+), neutrons (-), electrons (+)

• protons (+), neutrons (neutral), electrons (-)

Which of the following shows the correct symbol for helium?

• He

• he

• HE

• Hel

The 18 vertical columns on the Periodic Table are known as ______________.

• periods

• rows

• families

• metals

The 7 horizontal rows on the Periodic Table are called ___________.

• families

• periods

• metals

• metalloids

The atomic number for this element is _________.

• 26

• 55.845

• Fe

• iron

The atomic mass for this element is __________.

• 26

• Fe

• 55.845

• iron

The chemical symbol for this element is _________.

• Fe

• Iron

• 26

• 55.845

Radium has _________ neutrons.

• 128

• 138

• 139

• 129

An element that is a very reactive gas is most likely a member of the...

• noble gases

• alkali metals

• halogens

• actinides