Periodic Table Questions

In the modern periodic table elements are arranged by:

• atomic mass
• atomic number
• valence electrons
• number of isotopes

Each column in the periodic table is called a 

• period
• group
• cluster
• unit

The atomic number tells you what?

• number of electrons
• number of protons
• number of neutrons
• both neutrons and protons in an atom.

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The atoms along the staircase are called 

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids
• noble gases

How many Valance electrons does Iodine Have?

• 6
• 16
• 7
• 17

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The yellow atoms are called 

• metals
• nonmetals
• metalloids
• noble gases

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The period for Bromine is ___________.

• 3
• 2
• 4

Beryllium is in group number______.

• Group 2
• Group 3
• Group 4
• Group 7

The periodic table has __ periods.

• 18
• 8
• 2
• 7

An element's identity is determined by the number of

• electrons.
• protons.
• neutrons.
• valence.