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The Periodic Table

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 45mins

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1.

The order of elements in the periodic table is based on

a)

the number of protons in the nucleus.

b)

the electric charge of the nucleus.

c)

the number of neutrons in the nucleus.

d)

atomic mass.

2.

Atoms of elements that are in the same group have the same number of

a)

protons.

b)

neutrons.

c)

valence electrons.

d)

protons and neutrons.

3.

Which of the following elements is an alkali metal?

a)

calcium

b)

magnesium

c)

mercury

d)

sodium

4.

In Mendeleev's periodic table, elements in each column had similar

a)

atomic masses.

b)

properties.

c)

atomic numbers.

d)

symbols.

5.

How was Mendeleev's periodic table arranged?

a)

by increasing atomic mass

b)

by decreasing atomic mass

c)

by increasing atomic number

d)

by decreasing atomic number

6.

Mendeleev left gaps in his periodic table because

a)

the table was too small.

b)

protons belonged there.

c)

the table was too full.

d)

no known elements fit there.

7.

Each column of the periodic table is

a)

an element.

b)

a group.

c)

an isotope.

d)

a period.

8.

The three main groups of elements are metals, nonmetals, and

a)

inert gases.

b)

alkali metals.

c)

radioactive isotopes.

d)

semiconductors/metalloids.

9.

Most elements are

a)

metals.

b)

nonmetals.

c)

metalloids.

d)

semiconductors.

10.

Metals tend to be

a)

gases.

b)

dull.

c)

brittle.

d)

good conductors.

11.

Which group is very stable due to the fact that they have a full outermost energy level?

a)

alkali metals

b)

halogens

c)

alkaline-earth metals

d)

noble gases

12.

Which of the following is a property of group 18 elements?

a)

malleable

b)

brittleness

c)

high electrical conductivity

d)

unlikely to react with other elements

13.

Based on its location on the periodic table, which of these elements most likely has physical and chemical properties most similar to boron (B)?

a)

magnesium (Mg)

b)

aluminum (Al)

c)

neon (Ne)

d)

chlorine (Cl)

14.

Which of the following groups on the Periodic Table is likely to form positively charged ions (or cations)?

a)

group 1

b)

group 13

c)

group 17

d)

group 18

15.

Alkali metals are extremely reactive because they

a)

have every small atomic masses.

b)

are not solid at room temperature.

c)

have one valence electron that is easily removed to form a positive ion.

d)

have two valence electrons that form compounds with calcium and magnesium.

16.
What does the 1.00794 stand for?
a)
Hydrogen
b)
atomic number
c)
atomic mass
d)
atomic explosion
17.
Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are called
a)
metal
b)
nonmetal
c)
metalloid
d)
nonexistent
18.
The atoms along the staircase are called 
a)
metals
b)
nonmetals
c)
metalloids
d)
noble gases
19.
The blue atoms are called 
a)
metals
b)
nonmetals
c)
metalloids
d)
noble gases
20.

From this element key of Nitrogen, determine the atomic mass of nitrogen

a)

7

b)

7.01

c)

14.01

d)

21.01

21.

Look at the periodic table. Which list of elements forms a group on the periodic table?

a)

Li, Be, B, C, N, O, F, and Ne

b)

He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, and Rn

c)

B, Si, As, Te, and At

d)

Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Ni, and Zd

22.

Which is NOT a property of metals?

a)

brittleness

b)

conductivity

c)

ductility

d)

luster

23.

What are two properties that make a metal a good choice to use as wire in electronics?

a)

conductivity, malleability

b)

ductility, conductivity

c)

luster, malleability

d)

malleability, high density

24.

Using the periodic table, which element is a metalloid?

a)

carbon

b)

silicon

c)

oxygen

d)

aluminum

25.

Where are most metals on the periodic table?

a)

on the left side only

b)

on the right side only

c)

in the middle only

d)

on the left side and in the middle

26.

The table above lists some information about certain elements in group 17. Which statement describes what happens to these elements as atomic number increases?

a)

Both melting point and boiling point decrease.

b)

Melting point increases and boiling point decreases.

c)

Melting point decreases and boiling point increases.

d)

Both melting point and boiling point increase.

27.

Where are most nonmetals located on the periodic table?

a)

in the bottom row

b)

on the left side and in the middle

c)

on the right side

d)

in the top row

28.

In an element box, the number at top is the

a)

atomic number

b)

atomic name

c)

atomic mass

d)

atomic symbol

29.

The number of neutrons in an atom can be found by

a)

adding the number of neutrons and protons together.

b)

adding the atomic mass and the atomic number.

c)

subtratcting the atomic number from the atomic mass.

d)

subtracting the atomic mass from the atomic number.

30.

___________________ are positively charged particles located in the nucleus of an atom.

a)

Electrons

b)

Neutrons

c)

Protons

d)

Isotopes

31.

Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of

a)

electrons

b)

neutrons

c)

protons

d)

nuclei

32.

Rows in the Periodic Table are called

a)

Periods

b)

Groups/Families

c)

Cousins

d)

Metals

33.

Column in the Periodic Table are called

a)

Periods

b)

Groups/Families

c)

Cousins

d)

Metals

34.

Protons have a ____________ charge, neutrons have a ____________ charge, and electrons have a ____________ charge.

a)

positive; negative, neutral

b)

positive, neutral, negative

c)

neutral, negative, positive

d)

negative, neutral, positive

35.

The history of the Atomic Theory involves many changes from its early form. Theories change because

a)

people decide to no longer agree with them.

b)

all theories must be changed after a certain time.

c)

new evidence is found that allows the theory to be changed.

d)

when scientists die, their theories are always changed.

36.

The chemical symbol in this element box is

a)

26

b)

Fe

c)

Iron

d)

55.845

37.

Models are used to study atoms because atoms are very

a)

dangerous

b)

sneaky

c)

rare

d)

small

38.

The three kinds of elements are

a)

metals, nonmetals, and liquid metals

b)

metals, nonmetals, and metalloids

c)

metals, solids, and liquids

d)

metalloids, asteroids, and nonmetals

39.

Which arrow shows the direction of the groups on the

Periodic Table?

a)
b)
c)
40.

Which arrow shows the direction of periods on the

Periodic Table?

a)
b)
c)
41.

What is the chemical symbol for sodium?

a)

S

b)

So

c)

Na

d)

K

42.

How many protons are in a nitrogen atom?

a)

5

b)

7

c)

14

d)

28

43.

In a neutral atom, which subatomic particles are always equal?

a)

protons and electrons

b)

protons and neutrons

c)

neutrons and electrons

d)

protons, neutrons, and electrons

44.
How did Mendeleev arrange the elements?
a)
alphabetical 
b)
density
c)
melting point
d)
atomic mass
45.
A rule that states that repeating chemical and physical properties of elements change periodically with the atomic number of the elements is the _________.
a)
periodic law
b)
alkaline-earth metals
c)
actinide
d)
group rule