The Fascinating World of the Periodic Table*

What is the periodic table?

• A chart showing all known elements in the universe

• A chart showing all known compounds in the universe

• A chart showing all known molecules in the universe

• A chart showing all known atoms in the universe

What are the rows in the periodic table called?

• Periods

• Groups

• Columns

• Sections

Which of the following is a property of metals?

• Shiny and good at conducting electricity

• Not shiny and do not conduct electricity well

• Have properties of both metals and nonmetals

• Very reactive

What do elements in the same group of the periodic table have in common?

• Similar properties

• Same atomic number

• Same atomic mass

• Same number of electrons

What are the three main types of elements on the periodic table?

• Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids

• Metals, gases, and liquids

• Solids, liquids, and gases

• Metals, alloys, and compounds