S3 Building Blocks

What is the charge on a proton?

• 0

• +1

• -1

• +2

Which particle is found in the nucleus and has no charge?

• Electron

• Proton

• Neutron

• Positron

What is the maximum number of electrons that can occupy the first electron shell of an atom?

• 2

• 8

• 18

• 32

What type of bond is formed when two non-metals share electrons?

• Ionic bond

• Metallic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

What type of bond is formed between a metal and non-metal atom?

• Ionic bond

• Metallic bond

• Covalent bond

• Hydrogen bond

Which group in the periodic table contains the noble gases?

• Group 1

• Group 2

• Group 7

• Group 0

Which element is more reactive: sodium or potassium?

• Sodium

• Potassium

• Both are equally reactive

• Neither is reactive

What is the chemical symbol for magnesium?

• Ma

• Mg

• Mn

• M

Which of the following is a balanced chemical equation for the reaction of hydrogen and oxygen to form water?

Which of the following elements is a halogen?

• Oxygen

• Chlorine

• Neon

• Calcium