wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Periodicity, the Periodic Table, and Periodic Trends

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 53mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which has the greater EN: 
Cl or Al?
a)
Cl
b)
Al
2.
Which of the following will have a larger radius than Zinc?
a)
Gallium
b)
Aluminum
c)
Magnesium
d)
Strontium
3.
Which of the following will have a lower ionization energy than Scandium (Sc)?
a)
Helium (He)
b)
Titanium (Ti)
c)
Calcium (Ca)
d)
Magnesium (Mg)
4.
Which atom has the largest atomic radius?
a)
potassium
b)
rubidium 
c)
francium
d)
cesium
5.
As you move down the periodic table atoms get bigger.  This is because ____________.
a)
The atoms have more mass.
b)
The atoms have more protons.
c)
The atoms have more energy levels
d)
The atoms have more nuetrons
6.
The atom with the largest atomic radius in Group 18 is - 
a)
Ar
b)
He
c)
Kr
d)
Rn
7.
As you move across the periodic table from left to right, the atomic radius decreases.  This is because - 
a)
the number of protons increases, so attraction to electrons increases
b)
the number of energy levels increases
c)
the number of electrons increases
d)
the atomic mass increases
8.
Francium (Fr) has the lowest ionization energy in Group 1 because - 
a)
it has the smallest number of valence electrons
b)
it has the greatest atomic mass
c)
it has the greatest number of protons, so it attracts its electrons the strongest
d)
its 1 valence electron is very far from the nucleus, so little energy is needed to remove it
9.
The energy required to remove electrons is the definition of: 
a)
Electronegativity
b)
Atomic Number
c)
Atomic Radius
d)
Ionization
10.
What is the name of family I
a)
Alkaline Earth Metals
b)
Boron Family
c)
Alkali Metals
d)
Halogen Family
11.
Families all have similar 
a)
Names
b)
atomic numbers
c)
atomic masses
d)
properties
12.
Electronegativity __________ from left to right within a period and __________ from top to bottom within a group.
a)
decreases, increases 
b)
increases, increases
c)
increases, decreases 
d)
stays the same, increases
13.

Which of the following groups/families contain at least

one element that is gaseous at room temperature?

a)

alkali metals and alkaline earth metals

b)

alkali metals and transition metals

c)

noble gases and transition metals

d)

noble gases and halogens

14.

When this element was discovered, it exhibited luster

and malleability, and it reacts vigorously with water. This

element is never found as a free element in nature and

always exists in a compound. To which group does this

element most likely belong?

a)

alkali metals

b)

halogens

c)

noble gases

d)

transition metals

15.

The periods and groups on the periodic table are

numbered. For example, the element neon (Ne) is in

period 2, group 18. Neon is an inert gas and therefore

does not react readily with any other element. Which of

the following elements is likely to have properties similar

to those of neon?

a)

lithium (Li) in period 2, group 1

b)

boron (B) in period 2, group 13

c)

iron (Fe) in period 4, group 8

d)

krypton (Kr) in period 4, group 18

16.

Atoms of the noble gases are generally not reactive

because-

a)

they are neutral atoms

b)

they are charged

c)

their outer electron (valence) level is filled

d)

they are too large to react

17.

In general ionization ____ as you go down a group,

and ____ as you go across the periodic table.

a)

decreases, decreases

b)

decreases, increases

c)

increases, decreases

d)

increases, increases

18.

Which of the following shows the correct electron

configuration for an atom of argon?

a)

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1

b)

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2

c)

1s2 2s2 2p3 3s2 2p3

d)

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6

19.

Electronegativity is...

a)

how good an atom is at attracting electrons when its in a compound

b)

the ability of an atom to lose electrons

c)

the energy required to remove an electron from a specific atom

d)

the ability of an atom to gain electrons

20.

Which of the following have the same trend?

a)

Atomic size and Electronegativity

b)

Atomic Size and Electron Affinity

c)

Electron affinity and Electronegativity

d)

Ionization energy and Metallic characteristics

21.
Barium atoms want to form...
a)
an anion
b)
a cation
c)
an onion
d)
a cuddly kitten friend
22.
An Arsenic atom wants to form...
a)
An anion
b)
A cation
c)
An onion
d)
A cuddly kitten friend
23.

Why are ions formed?

a)

To make our lives difficult

b)

Because atoms want a full valence shell (usually means 8 electrons)

c)

Because atoms have the same number of protons and electrons

d)

Because atoms gained neutrons

24.

When Zeff increases, the nucleus attraction

towards electrons become

a)

Weaker

b)

Stronger

c)

Remain the same

25.

Across a period from left to right , atomic radius

a)

decreases

b)

increases

c)

increases, then decreases

d)

decreases, then increases

26.

Cations are _________________ in size than anions.

a)

bigger

b)

smaller

c)

same

27.
Which is larger... P or P3- ?
a)
P3- because it gains an energy level
b)
P3- due to extra electron repulsion
c)
P because it loses an energy level
d)
P because of extra electron repulsion
28.
The valence electrons are located on 
a)
the orbital closest to the nucleus
b)
the orbital furthest from the nucleus
c)
the orbital with the most electrons
d)
the orbital with the least electrons
29.
What creates a SHIELDING EFFECT by interfering with the attractive forces between the protons and the electrons.
a)
nucleus
b)
valence electrons
c)
core electrons
d)
protons
30.
What is the mass number defined as?
a)
the number of protons
b)
the number of protons and neutrons
c)
the number of neutrons
d)
the number of protons and electrons
31.
Calcium has three different isotopes. One has a mass of 35.00 amu; another has a mass of 41.00 amu; and another has a mass of 40.00 amu. Which isotope is the most abundant of the three?
a)
40.00 amu
b)
41.00 amu
c)
35.00 amu
d)
impossible to tell
32.

What does the 1.00794 stand for?

a)

Number of Protons + neutrons

b)

atomic number

c)

atomic mass

d)

mass number

33.

Copper is an example of a(n)...

a)

alkali metal

b)

halogen

c)

transition metal

d)

noble gas

34.

Carbon has ___________ valence electrons.

a)

4

b)

2

c)

5

d)

6

35.

Argon is an example of a(n) ....

a)

alkali metal

b)

noble gas

c)

halogen

d)

transition metal

Similar Resources on Wayground

Naming and Writing Chemical Formula of Ionic Compounds

30 questions

Naming and Writing Chemical Formula of Ionic Compounds

quiz

Worksheet

•

11th Grade

Practice Test - Atomic Structure

40 questions

Practice Test - Atomic Structure

quiz

Worksheet

•

6th - 12th Grade

13-09-2021 Year 10 Chemistry Quiz 1 C1- Atomic Structure Pt1

30 questions

13-09-2021 Year 10 Chemistry Quiz 1 C1- Atomic Structure Pt1

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th - 10th Grade

UNIT 3-4 Test: Chemistry

38 questions

UNIT 3-4 Test: Chemistry

quiz

Worksheet

•

8th - 9th Grade

Chemical Reactions

30 questions

Chemical Reactions

quiz

Worksheet

•

10th - 12th Grade

States of Matter

30 questions

States of Matter

quiz

Worksheet

•

12th Grade - University

Electrolysis

30 questions

Electrolysis

quiz

Worksheet

•

10th - 11th Grade