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Periodic Table and Classifying Matter

Total questions: 29

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The molecule is best identified as

a)

an elemental molecule

b)

a diatomic molecule

c)

a monoatomic element

d)

an ionic bond

2.

This model best represents: select two!

a)

a diatomic element

b)

a monoatomic element

c)

an elemental molecule

d)

a mixture

e)

a pure substance

3.

The best label for the model is

a)

a mixture

b)

a pure substance

c)

a mixture of compounds

d)

a mixture of elemental molecules

e)

a mixture of diatomic molecules

4.

The model best represents

a)

a compound molecule

b)

an elemental molecule

c)

a diatomic molecule

d)

a mixture

5.

The model best represents

a)

a diatomic molecule

b)

a monoatomic element

c)

an elemental molecule

d)

a mixture

6.

Which model represents a monoatomic elemental pure substance?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

7.

Which model represents a mixture?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

8.

Which model represents a compound?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

9.

In which section of the periodic table would you find substances that are shiny and conduct electricity? Select two.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

10.

In which section of the periodic table would you find substances that are dull and brittle?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

11.

In which section of the periodic table would you find substances that have both metallic and non metallic properties?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

12.

This model represents

a)

a mixture of two compounds

b)

a mixture of a compound and an elemental molecule

c)

a pure substance

d)

a mixture of a diatomic molecule and an elemental molecule

13.

Which experimental results show a mixture?

a)

Simon applies heat to a liquid and the liquid turns into a gas.

b)

Marcus removes heat from a liquid. The liquid freezes into a solid.

c)

Ruth applies heat to a substance. The substance changes color and produces a gas.

d)

Lola applies heat to a substance. The liquid boils away and leaves behind large black crystals.

14.

Which option contains only monoatomic elements?

a)

Au, Ni, Cu, Fe

b)

NH3, KNO3, Hg, Ne

c)

H20, H2O2, H3O, CO2

d)

Na, NaCl, Pb, C6H12O6

15.

Which element would have a similar boiling point as sulfur (16)

a)

Iron (Fe) 26

b)

Potassium (K) 19

c)

Selenium (Se)34

d)

Lithium (Li) 3

16.

Brass was heated in an experiment. When brass was heated it separated into copper and zinc. Which statement best identifies brass?

a)

Brass is a pure substance

b)

Brass is an element

c)

Brass is a mixture

d)

Brass is a diatomic molecule

17.

The chemical formula for glucose is C6H12O6. Which statement best identifies glucose?

a)

Glucose is a monoatomic element.

b)

Glucose is a diatomic molecule.

c)

Glucose is a compound.

d)

Glucose is an elemental molecule.

18.

Which of the following is a molecule but not a compound?

a)

NH3

b)

H2

c)

H2O

d)

H

19.

Beryllium, Magnesium, Calcium, Strontium, Barium, and Radium are all group 2 elements. Which statement best identifies why those elements are grouped together?

a)

They are all non metals

b)

They are all very reactive metals with similar chemical properties.

c)

They are all nonreactive gases with similar physical properties.

d)

Their atoms all have eight electrons in their outer energy levels.

20.

The chemical symbol for Mercury is Hg. Which statement best identifies Mercury?

a)

Mercury is a monoatomic element.

b)

Mercury is a compound.

c)

Mercury is a diatomic molecule.

d)

Mercury is a mixture.

21.

A pure substance

a)

can be an element

b)

can be a compound

c)

can be a mixture

d)

can be multiple compounds

e)

can be multiple elements

22.

A mixture

a)

can be a single element

b)

can be a single compound

c)

can be a pure substance

d)

can be multiple compounds

e)

can be multiple elements

23.

Which of the following best describes a non metal?

a)

brittle, not shiny, does not conduct electricity

b)

strong, shiny, does conduct electricity

c)

has both the characteristics of a metal and a non metal

d)

brittle, shiny, conducts electricity

24.

Which of the following is a molecule but NOT a compound?

a)

water (H2o)

b)

Oxygen gas (O2)

c)

Baking Soda (NaHCO3)

d)

Nobidium (Nb)

25.

The chemical symbol for iron is Fe. What can you determine about iron from its chemical symbol?

a)

It is an element

b)

It is a compound

c)

It is a mixture

d)

It is a diatomic molecule

26.

Which of the following demonstrates a chemical change has occurred?

a)

a color change, a gas is produced, and/or a strong odor

b)

the properties remain the same as the substances that make up a mixture

c)

the substance has changed into a new state of matter

27.

The chemical formula for vinegar is CH3COOH. What can you determine about vinegar from its chemical formula?

a)

It is an element.

b)

It is a diatomic molecule

c)

It is a compound

d)

It is a mixture

28.

The elements most similar to potassium on the periodic table

a)

will be the closest to it on the periodic table

b)

will be the farthest away from it on the periodic table

c)

will be the non metals

d)

will be the transition metals

29.

Properties like boiling point and melting point are most similar in a

a)

group, then in a period

b)

period, then in a group

c)

all metals have the exact same properties

d)

there is no correlation between properties and location on the periodic table.