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WorksheetsChapter 9-10 Atoms and the Periodic Table
Total questions: 21
Worksheet time: 11mins
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Class
Date
1.
The number of protons in an atom of any element can be found on the periodic table as a (an)
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
atomic charge
d)
group number
2.
The number of electrons in a neutral atom of an element can be found...
a)
by subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass.
b)
by adding the atomic number and atomic mass.
c)
by using its atomic number.
d)
by using its atomic mass
3.
The number of neutrons in any element can be found by...
a)
using its atomic number.
b)
using its atomic mass.
c)
adding the atomic number and atomic mass.
d)
subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass.
4.
The group of elements that usually does not react with other elements is...
a)
the Alkali metals.
b)
the Alkali Earth metals.
c)
the Metalloids.
d)
the Noble Gases.
5.
Synthetic elements (man-made elements) are created in machines called...
a)
particle accelerators.
b)
nebulas.
c)
particle generators.
d)
proto stars.
6.
Ernest Rutherford proved that the atom was mostly empty space using what very malleable element?
a)
copper
b)
gold
c)
antimony
d)
bismuth
7.
According to Ernest Rutherford, and our current model, the atom is mostly...
a)
nucleus.
b)
very dense.
c)
protons.
d)
empty space
8.
The neutrons in an atom's nucleus serve what purpose?
a)
they attract the negative protons.
b)
the attract the negative electrons.
c)
the act like glue holding the protons together.
d)
the act like glue holding the electrons together.
9.
The scientist who created the first periodic table was...
a)
Ernest Rutherford
b)
Democritus
c)
JJ Thompson
d)
Dmitri Mendeleev
10.
When emitted from a nucleus as radiation, a beta particle increases the atomic number by...
a)
one.
b)
two.
c)
three.
d)
four.
11.
Alkali Metals increase in reactivity...
a)
the higher up you go in the group.
b)
the lower down you go in the group.
c)
the farther right you go in the group,
d)
the farther left you go in the group.
12.
Elements in the Alkali Earth metals have how many electrons in their outer shell?
a)
1.
b)
2.
c)
3.
d)
4.
13.
Elements in the Alkali metals family have how many electrons in their outer shell?
a)
1.
b)
2.
c)
3.
d)
4.
14.
Particles in an atom with a negative charge are called...
a)
protons.
b)
neutrons.
c)
electrons.
d)
nucleons.
15.
Particles in an atom with a positive charge are called...
a)
protons.
b)
neutrons.
c)
electrons.
d)
clouds.
16.
Particles in an atom that do not have any charge (neutral) are called...
a)
protons.
b)
neutrons.
c)
electrons.
d)
nucleons.
17.
A period on the periodic table is...
a)
a row(left to right).
b)
a column (up and down).
c)
zigzag line on the right side.
d)
tells the number of electrons in the outer shell of atoms of that element.
18.
A group of elements on the periodic table...
a)
share similar properties.
b)
all have unique properties.
c)
have atomic numbers that increase by one.
d)
have atomic masses that increase by one.
19.
Fluorine, Chlorine and Bromine are in the family called the...
a)
Noble Gases.
b)
Alkali Metals.
c)
Alkali Earth Metals.
d)
Halogens.
20.
... are good conductors, malleable, ductile and have luster.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
d)
Noble Gases
21.
The number of electron shells that an atom of any element has is indicated by the...
a)
atomic number.
b)
atomic mass.
c)
group number.
d)
period number.
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