Period table

The vertical columns on the periodic table are called:

• periods

• elements

• groups

• matter

The horizontal rows on the periodic table are called:

• periods

• elements

• groups

• matter

Which of the following is not true of Metals?

• they make up a majority of elements

• they are shiny

• they are good conductors

• they are poor conductors

Which group are the Alkali Metals in?

• 1

• 2

• 17

• 18

Which group are the Alkaline Earth Metals in?

• 1

• 2

• 17

• 18

Which group are the Noble Gases in?

• 1

• 2

• 17

• 18

How many protons are in Beryllium?

• 4
• 9
• 5
• 2

Atoms with similar properties are most likely located...

• in the same period.

• in the same group or family.

What does the atomic number of an element tell you?

• the number of neutrons

• the number of valence electrons

• the number of electrons

• the number of protons

The order of elements in the periodic table is based on

• the number of protons in the nucleus.

• the electric charge of the nucleus.

• the number of neutrons in the nucleus.

• atomic mass.