10Y Periodic Table Quiz

What is the similarity in elements that are in the same group?

• Oxidation states

• Valence shell configuration

• Toughness

• Chemical properties

Group 1 elements are also known as

• Alkali metals

• Alkali earth metals

• Noble gases

• Halogens

Which describes the appearance of bromine at room temperature?

• Grey solid

• Purple fumes

• Red-brown liquid

• Yellow gas

Which of the following are the properties of transition metals?

• Form coloured compounds

• High density

• High melting points

• Form colourless compounds

• Poor conductor of electricity

Metals are usually…

• Brittle, not good conductors

• Shiny, not good conductors

• Shiny, bendable

The reactivity of group 1 elements increases down the group. This is because

• It becomes easier to lose an electron

• It becomes harder to lose an electron

• It becomes easier to gain an electron

• It becomes harder to gain an electron

• A

• B

• C

• D

Why are noble gases unreactive?

• Because they have no charges.

• Because they have eight valence electrons.

• Because they are inert gases.

• Because they have full electronic configuration.

How are the elements arranged in the periodic table?

• Increasing atomic mass

• Increasing atomic number

• Increasing neutron number

• Increasing charges

Which of the following is NOT a property of group 1 metals?

• Shiny when cut

• Low density

• Very hard

• Low melting point