Periodic Table Test - 11th

Why do elements in the same group have similar physical and chemical properties?

• They have similar surface area

• They have a similar electrical charge

• They have a similar nuclear construction

• They have a similar electron configuration

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This person arranged the periodic table by atomic mass.

• Lord Rayleigh

• Mendeleev

• Mosely

• Pauling

Calcium is in the lower left section of the periodic table, and chlorine is in the upper right. Which has the smaller atomic radius?

• calcium

• chlorine

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Which property measures the energy required to remove an outermost electron?

• atomic size

• electron affinity

• ionic size

• electronegativity

• ionization energy

A larger radius means a _______ ionization energy; a smaller atomic radius means a _______ ionization energy.

• larger; smaller

• smaller; smaller

• smaller; larger

• larger; larger

Which property measures the attraction of bonded atoms to electrons?

• atomic size

• electron affinity

• ionic size

• electronegativity

• ionization energy

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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

• silicon

• sulfur

• helium

A sample of an unidentified element has a silvery luster, conducts electricity well, and is highly reactive. It is most likely one of the _______.

• alkali metals

• boron family elements

• transition metals

• metalloids

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

• oxygen

• helium

• phosphorus

• 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

• oxygen

• silicon

• carbon

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