The Periodic Table Quiz

What is the symbol for the element with atomic number 1?

• O

• C

• He

• H

Name the element with atomic number 6.

• Sodium

• Carbon

• Oxygen

• Helium

How many periods are there in the periodic table?

• 5

• 12

• 10

• 7

How many groups are there in the periodic table?

• 18

• 25

• 20

• 12

What are the properties of metals?

• Low electrical and thermal conductivity, luster, malleability, and ductility

• Low electrical and thermal conductivity, dull appearance, brittleness

• High electrical and thermal conductivity, opaque appearance, brittleness

• High electrical and thermal conductivity, luster, malleability, and ductility

Which element is a nonmetal and is essential for life?

• Carbon

• Gold

• Sodium

• Oxygen

What are the properties of nonmetals?

• Poor conductors of heat and electricity, high ionization energy, tend to gain electrons

• Good conductors of heat and electricity, low ionization energy, tend to lose electrons

• Highly reactive with water, low melting point, tend to form cations

• Semi-conductors of heat and electricity, moderate ionization energy, tend to share electrons

Which group of elements are known as transition metals?

• Elements in groups 1-2

• Elements in groups 3-12

• Elements in groups 13-18

• Noble gases

What are the typical properties of transition metals?

• High melting and boiling points, good conductors of heat and electricity, and can form colored compounds

• No melting and boiling points, no conductors of heat and electricity, and can form radioactive compounds

• Medium melting and boiling points, average conductors of heat and electricity, and can form transparent compounds

• Low melting and boiling points, poor conductors of heat and electricity, and cannot form colored compounds

Name one transition metal commonly used in jewelry.

• Aluminum

• Gold

• Lead

• Platinum