Periodic Table Quiz

What is the Periodic Table?

• A list of elements in random order

• A table of the elements, arranged in order of increasing atomic number

• A list of famous scientists

Why is the Periodic Table important?

• To confuse scientists

• To quickly refer to information about an element

• To keep track of the weather

Who created the modern Periodic Table in 1869?

• Albert Einstein

• Dmitri Mendeleev

• Thomas Edison

What is an atom?

• The smallest unit of matter

• A tiny bug

• A type of fruit

What are the three basic components of an atom?

• Protons, neutrons, and electrons

• Apples, oranges, and bananas

• Fish, birds, and insects

What is the atomic mass of an element?

• The number of protons

• The number of electrons

• The number of protons in an atom of the element

What are valence electrons?

• Electrons found in the center of the atom

• Electrons that enjoy vacations

• Electrons in the outermost shell of an atom

Which group of elements is known for its high thermal and electrical conductivity?

• Alkali Metals

• Noble Gases

• Metalloids

Which group of elements has low chemical reactivity due to having full electron shells?

• Halogens

• Alkali Metals

• Noble Gases

Where are noble gases naturally found?

• In rocks

• In Earth's atmosphere

• In underground caves