10-minute Quiz : Chapter 6 The Periodic Table

The following diagram represents an atom of an element. Which of the following combinations is correct?

• A
• B
• C
• D

Elements X, Y and Z are in Group VII of the Periodic Table. Some properties of X, Y and Z are listed below.

(1) X is a gas under room conditions.

(2) Y is less reactive than Z.

(3) Z is a reddish brown liquid under room conditions.

Which of the following shows the increasing order of number of protons in the atoms of the elements?

• A. X, Y, Z

• B. X, Z, Y

• C. Z, Y, X

• D. Y, Z, X

Argon and krypton belong to Group 0 of the Periodic Table. Which of the following statements concerning argon and krypton is/are correct?

(1) They are noble gases.

(2) They have the same density.

(3) They have the same electronic arrangement.

• A. (1) only
• B. (2) only
• C. (1) and (3) only
• D. (2) and (3) only

A part of the Periodic Table (including some elements represented by letters A to E) is shown below. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A. A belongs to Group I of the Periodic Table.

• B. B and D have the same number of outermost shell electrons.

• C. The electronic arrangement of C is 2, 3.

• D. E has a duplet electronic arrangement.

An element is a gas at room temperature and pressure. Which of the following statements concerning the element must be correct?

(1) It is a non-metal.

(2) It belongs to Group 0 of the Periodic Table.

(3) It does not conduct electricity at room temperature and pressure.

• A. (1) and (2) only
• B. (1) and (3) only
• C. (2) and (3) only
• D. (1), (2) and (3)

Element Q is in Period 2 of the Periodic Table. An atom of element R has eight more electrons than an atom of Q. Which of the following statements must be correct?

• A. Q and R have the same physical state under room conditions.

• B. Q and R are in the same period of the Periodic Table.

• C. An atom of R has 10 outermost shell electrons.

• D. An atom of R has one more occupied electron shell than an atom of Q.

The table below shows the number of subatomic particles in four atoms. Which of the following atoms is NOT a metal atom?

• A. A

• B. B

• C. C

• D. D

Element G is a solid at room temperature. Which of the following statements is correct?

• A. When an atom of G gains an electron, an isotope of G forms.

• B. When an atom of G gains an electron, an atom of element on the right of G in the Periodic Table forms.

• C. When an atom of G gains a proton and an electron, an isotope of G forms.

• D. When an atom of G gains a proton and an electron, an atom of element on the right of G in the Periodic Table forms.

Potassium is classified as a Group I metal because

• A. it can be cut with a knife.
• B. it is stored in paraffin oil.
• C. it has one outermost shell electron in its atom.
• D. it reacts with water to form an alkaline solution.

Strontium is below calcium in the Periodic Table. Which of the following statements are correct?

(1) Strontium and calcium are in the same period of the Periodic Table.

(2) Both strontium and calcium are alkaline earth metals.

(3) Strontium reacts with water more vigorously than calcium.

• A. (1) and (2) only
• B. (1) and (3) only
• C. (2) and (3) only
• D. (1), (2) and (3)