Periodic Table and Chemical Properties Quiz

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

• Same atomic mass
• Same number of outer shell electrons
• Same color
• Same melting point

Which of the following is a characteristic of alkali metals?

• High density
• Soft and shiny
• Poor conductors of electricity
• High melting points

What happens to the reactivity of alkali metals as you move down the group?

• Increases
• Decreases
• Stays the same
• Becomes unpredictable

Which alkali metal is stored under oil to prevent reactions with water?

• Lithium
• Sodium
• Potassium
• Rubidium

What is the trend in melting and boiling points as you go down Group 1?

• Increase
• Decrease
• Stay the same
• Become unpredictable

Which of the following elements is NOT an alkali metal?

• Lithium
• Calcium
• Sodium
• Potassium

What is the electronic configuration of sodium?

• 2.1
• 2.8.1
• 2.8.8.1
• 2.8

What physical property of alkali metals increases as you go down the group?

• Melting point
• Boiling point
• Atomic size
• Density

Which of the following halogens is a liquid at room temperature?

• Fluorine
• Chlorine
• Bromine
• Iodine

What is the trend in the color of halogens as you move down the group?

• Becomes lighter
• Becomes darker
• Stays the same
• Becomes more vibrant