4.1 Quiz

The vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table are called

• groups

• towers

• periods

• atomic numbers

The Modern Periodic Table of Elements is arranged by

• atomic mass
• atomic number
• valence electrons
• number of isotopes

The atoms along the staircase are called 

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids
• noble gases

Which is an alkali metal?

• Magnesium
• Iron
• Sodium
• Europium

Elements in the same column of the periodic table always have the same # of _______ as one another.

• Protons
• Neutrons
• Electrons
• Valence Electrons

• 2
• 3
• 5

How many valence electrons are in an atom of K?

• 3
• 8
• 4
• 1

What is a property of a non-metal?

• shiny

• flexible

• brittle

• flammable

How many periods are in the periodic table?

• 10

• 7

• 18

• 8

What are the red elements in the periodic table?

• alkali metals

• transition metals

• alkaline earth metals

• halogens