Periodic Table Quiz

What is the name of group 1A on the Periodic Table?

• Halogens

• Noble Gases

• Alkali Metals

• Transition Metals

How many valence electrons do elements in group 1A have?

• 2

• 8

• 1

• 7

What is the most commonly formed ion of elements in group 1A?

• 1+

• 2+

• 1-

• 2-

What are the physical properties of elements in group 1A?

• Gaseous at room temperature

• Poor conductors of electricity

• Soft and can be cut with a knife

• Very high melting points

What are the chemical properties of elements in group 1A?

• They do not react with water

• They form predominantly covalent bonds

• They react vigorously with water

• They are mostly inert

Are elements in group 1A classified as metals, non-metals or metalloids?

• Metals

• Non-metals

• Metalloids

• Noble gases

Give 2 examples of elements that are found in group 1A.

• Helium and Neon

• Carbon and Silicon

• Lithium and Sodium

• Iron and Copper

Atoms contain ______________________ in the nucleus.

__________ are located in the electron cloud.

• Protons

• Neutrons

• Electrons

• Nuclei

What are electrons in the outermost electron shell called?

• Core electrons

• Valence electrons

• Neutral electrons

• Proton electrons