In general, where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?

• the far left side

• the far right side

• the center

• the bottom

In general, which is the group of elements that tends to have the strongest electron affinity?

• halogens

• alkaline-earth metals

• nitrogen family

• transition metals

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This person arranged the periodic table by atomic mass.

• Lord Rayleigh

• Mosely

• Mendeleev

• Pauling

It is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, is extremely flammable in air, and is used in the industrial production of ammonia.

• hydrogen

• sulfur

• silicon

• helium

Existing as diatomic molecules, this gas is tasteless, colorless, and odorless, and it accounts for approximately 78% of the earth’s atmosphere.

• oxygen

• phosphorus

• helium

• nitrogen

This element constitutes 21% of the earth’s atmosphere and is the most abundant element in the earth’s crust. It is essential for life in all animals and humans.

• hydrogen

• silicon

• oxygen

• carbon

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Which nonmetallic element is referred to as brimstone in the Bible and exists in a variety of forms, including a brittle, yellow, crystalline solid in its native form?

• sulfur

• carbon

• aluminum

• sodium

What is the large group of elements that have their highest energy electrons in interior d sublevels?

• inner transition metals

• transition metals

• post-transition metals

• nonmetals

All the metals in the p block of the periodic table are called

• alkali metals

• post-transition metals

• transuranium metals

• transition metals

Which of these is NOT typically found in a cell on the periodic table?

• atomic number

• electron structure

• electronegativity

• atomic mass