Chemistry Quiz

What are isotopes?

• Elements with different atomic numbers

• Variations of elements with the same number of protons but different neutrons

• Elements with the same atomic mass

• Atoms with different numbers of electrons

How many neutrons does carbon-14 have?

• 6

• 8

• 12

• 14

What is the significance of carbon in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan?

• It is used in construction

• It is a vital element in organic matter in the soil

• It is mined for industrial use

• It is used in electronics

How many valence electrons does chlorine have?

• 1

• 3

• 5

• 7

What does the periodic table organize?

• All known molecules

• All known elements

• All known compounds

• All known mixtures

What is a period in the periodic table?

• A vertical column of elements

• A horizontal row of elements

• A group of metals

• A type of chemical reaction

Where are metals typically found on the periodic table?

• On the right side

• In the middle

• On the left side

• At the bottom

What do all elements in a group share?

• The same number of electron shells

• The same atomic number

• The same number of valence electrons

• The same reactivity

Which elements are found in Group 1 of the periodic table?

• Nonmetals

• Metalloids

• Alkali metals

• Transition metals

What is a common use of aluminum (Al)?

• In fertilizers

• In computer chips

• In beverage cans

• In fishing industries