Periodic Table Quiz

Who is known as the Father of the Periodic Table?

• Henry Moseley

• John Dalton

• Dimitri Mendeleev

• Marie Curie

What do the rows in the periodic table represent?

• Same number of valence electrons

• Same number of energy levels

• Same atomic mass

• Same atomic number

What do the columns in the periodic table represent?

• Same atomic mass

• Same atomic number

• Similar properties and same number of valence electrons

• Different properties and different number of valence electrons

Which of the following is a trait of alkali metals?

• High density

• Low reactivity

• Soft and silvery

• Found alone in nature

What happens to alkali metals when exposed to air or water?

• They become inert

• They explode

• They dissolve

• They rust

What is one use of alkali metals?

• Construction materials

• Jewelry

• Soaps and lights

• Fuel

Which of the following is a trait of Alkaline Earth Metals?

• Highly reactive

• Found alone in nature

• Silvery in color

• Soft and light

What is one use of Alkaline Earth Metals?

• Jewelry making

• Truck bodies

• Electrical wiring

• Food preservation

Which element is NOT part of the Alkaline Earth Metals Group?

• Beryllium (Be)

• Magnesium (Mg)

• Sodium (Na)

• Calcium (Ca)

Which groups on the periodic table are considered transition metals?

• Groups 3-12

• Groups 1-2

• Groups 13-18

• Groups 1-8