Physical Science - Periodic Table

Columns are referred to as what?

• Groups

• Rows

• Periods

How many Periods are there on the Periodic Table?

• 8

• 7

• 18

• 12

How many Groups are there on the Periodic Table?

• 12

• 7

• 20

• 18

What does the atomic number tell us?

• The number of electron shells surrounding the atom's nucleus.

• The number of electrons and protons found in an atom.

• The number of valence electrons found on the outermost shell.

True or False: For every proton found within an atom there is an equal amount of electrons.

• True

• False

Does the atomic numbers on the periodic table increase from left to right or right ro left?

• Right to Left

• Left to Right

Does the Atomic Number increase from bottom to top or from top to bottom?

• Top to Bottom

• Bottom to Top

Group 18 on the Periodic Table is known as what?

• Noble Gases

• Metalloids

• Metals

WHich of the following elements is typically shiny and conducts energy very well?

• Metals

• Metalloids

• Nonmetals

• Gases

These elements are found on the right side of the Periodic Table and do not conduct energy very well.

• Metalloids

• Nonmetals

• Metals

• Liquids