Periodic Table and Atom Structure Quiz

Most elements are in which category?

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

• transformers

Potassium has atomic #19. How many protons does it have?

• 18

• 19

• 19.5

• 20

What are the vertical columns on the periodic called?

• groups

• periods

• nonmetals

• metals

• metalloids

Sodium (Na) is found in group 

• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4

The electrons in the outermost shell (main energy level) of an atom; these are the electrons involved in forming bonds

• alkali metals (group 1)

• Halogens (Group 17)

• atomic number

• valence electrons

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What does the 6 represent?

• atomic mass
• atomic number
• element name
• chemical symbol 

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The atoms along the staircase are called 

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids
• noble gases

What is common among elements in the same group?

• They have the same number of energy levels.

• They have the same number of valence electrons.

• They have the same number of protons.

• They have the same number of neutrons and protons.

This class of elements are sometimes called "semiconductors."

• Metals
• Nonmetals
• Metalloids
• Groups

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What does 12.011 represent?

• atomic mass

• atomic number

• element name

• chemical symbol

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