Physical Science Final Exam

Which of these particles has a positive charge?

• A. Atom
• B. Proton
• C. neutron
• D. electron

Which of the following is/are found in the nucleus of an atom?

• A. neutrons only
• B. Electrons
• C. protons & neutrons
• D. protons only

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Particles that move around the nucleus of an atom.

• A. Charges
• B. Neutrons
• C. electrons
• D. Protons

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Electrons involved in bonding between two atoms are..

• A. valence electrons
• B. inside the nucleus
• C. closest to the nucleus
• D. positively charged

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The modern periodic table is arranged in order of increasing …

• A. atomic mass
• B. number of valence electrons
• C. atomic number
• D. number of neutrons

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What information in the periodic table indicates the number of protons in an atom?

• A. its group number
• B. its period number
• C. its atomic number
• D. its atomic mass

Elements in the same group (column) on the periodic table have….

• A. very different properties
• B. the same atomic number
• C. similar properties
• D. the same atomic mass

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Where are the metals located on the periodic table?

• A. left of stair step line
• B. right of stair step line
• C. on stair step line
• D. in the middle rows

Most metals are NOT…

• A. Ductile
• B. Conductors
• C. malleable
• D. Brittle

From an element’s location on the periodic table you can predict…

• A. its properties
• B. its chemical name
• C. its chemical symbol
• D. its date of discovery