Decoding the Periodic Table of Elements

What does the atomic number of an element represent?

• The number of protons in the nucleus

• The total mass of the element

• The number of electrons in the outer shell

• The number of neutrons in the nucleus

What is the atomic symbol for carbon?

• Cu

• Ca

• C

• Co

How many protons does carbon have?

• 6

• 12

• 4

• 8

What determines the neutrality of an atom's charge?

• Equal number of protons and neutrons

• More neutrons than protons

• Equal number of protons and electrons

• More electrons than protons

How can you find the number of neutrons in an atom?

• Subtract the number of electrons from the atomic number

• Add the number of protons and electrons

• Subtract the atomic number from the mass number

• Add the atomic number and the mass number

What does the color coding on the periodic table indicate?

• The element's electronegativity

• The family the element belongs to

• The element's atomic number

• The element's state at room temperature

Which family does carbon belong to?

• Noble gases

• Alkali metals

• Carbon family

• Halogens

What is the atomic number of boron?

• 8

• 3

• 5

• 7

How many neutrons does boron have?

• 8

• 7

• 6

• 5

What period is boron in?

• Period 2

• Period 1

• Period 4

• Period 3