Exploring the Periodic Table

Which of the following is the correct chemical symbol for Sodium?

• So

• S

• Na

• Sn

Which of the following elements is a nonmetal?

• Iron

• Oxygen

• Aluminium

• Copper

Which of these elements is classified as a metalloid?

• Silicon

• Gold

• Helium

• Calcium

What is the chemical symbol for Potassium?

• Po

• K

• P

• Pt

Which of the following statements is true about metals?

• Metals are usually brittle and do not conduct electricity.

• Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.

• Metals are found only as gases at room temperature.

• Metals have dull surfaces and are not malleable.

Which element has the symbol 'Cl'?

• Chlorine

• Carbon

• Calcium

• Chromium

Which of the following is NOT a property of nonmetals?

• Poor conductor of electricity

• Brittle when solid

• Shiny and lustrous

• Often form gases at room temperature

Which of these elements is a metal?

• Sulphur

• Magnesium

• Phosphorus

• Argon

Which of the following is the correct symbol for the element Aluminium?

• Al

• Am

• Au

• Ag

Which of the following elements is a metalloid commonly used in computer chips?

• Silver

• Silicon

• Oxygen

• Neon