Periodic Table 2 Quiz

What group do alkali metals belong to?

• Group 3 - 12

• Group 2 (IIA)

• Group 1 (IA)

• Group 17 (VIIA)

How many valence electrons do alkaline earth metals have?

• 2

• 4

• 3

• 1

Which of the following is a characteristic of transition metals?

• They are gases at room temperature.

• They are good conductors of heat and electricity.

• They have 1 valence electron.

• They are the most reactive metals.

What is the main property of noble gases?

• They are highly reactive.

• They have a full outermost energy level.

• They form compounds easily.

• They are found in large quantities in nature.

Which group contains halogens?

• Group 15 (VA)

• Group 17 (VIIA)

• Group 18 (VIIIA)

• Group 16 (VIA)

What is the valence electron count for the Boron group?

• 4

• 1

• 2

• 3

Which element is not a member of the alkali metals family?

• Hydrogen

• Potassium

• Sodium

• Lithium

What is the primary reason for an element's reactivity?

• The number of valence electrons

• The atomic mass

• The number of protons

• The number of neutrons

Which family includes the most abundant metal in the earth's crust?

• Oxygen Family

• Boron Family

• Carbon Family

• Nitrogen Family

What is the main characteristic of the elements in the Carbon group?

• They are all gases.

• They are all metals.

• They have 4 valence electrons.

• They are highly reactive.