wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

NEW

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

Atoms and Periodic Table

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Who developed the modern periodic table?

a)

Bohr

b)

Einstein

c)

Newton

d)

Mendeleev

2.

Which subatomic particle is different in number in isotopes, such as Carbon-12 and Carbon-14?

a)

protons

b)

electrons

c)

neutrons

d)

atoms

3.

Which best describes the use of properties to produce the correct model of the periodic table?

a)

The arrangement of the elements is unrelated to physical properties

b)

Elements are arranged into groups based on similar properties

c)

Physical properties are only used to differentiate between metals and nonmetals

d)

Elements are arranged from left to right according to the increase of metallic properties

4.

Why are the noble gases, such as Helium (He) and Neon (Ne), grouped together in the periodic table?

a)

They are nonreactive gases

b)

They are highly reactive metallic solids

c)

They are dangerous gases when combined with water

d)

They are liquid at room temperature and have high boiling points

5.

The properties of element X are: MALLEABLE, DUCTILE, SHINY, CONDUCTS HEAT AND ELECTRICITY. Which represents the identity of element X?

a)

Carbon (C)

b)

Sulfur (S)

c)

Copper (Cu)

d)

Iodine (I)

6.

If an element has no electrons to share and is stable, what family is it found in?

a)

Noble gases

b)

Alkali Metals

c)

Carbon

d)

Halogens

7.

Which subatomic particle determines the reactivity of groups of elements in the periodic table?

a)

atoms

b)

electrons

c)

protons

d)

neutrons

8.

When determining the number of neutrons in an atom, what do you do?

a)

Add the protons and electrons

b)

Add the atomic number and atomic mass

c)

Subtract the atomic mass from the atomic number

d)

Subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass

9.

What describes the reactivity of Group 1, the Alkali Metals?

a)

Reactivity increases down a group

b)

Reactivity decreases down a group

c)

Reactivity increases left to right across a period

d)

Reactivity decreases left to right across a period

10.

What does the atomic number represent?

a)

atomic mass

b)

number of atoms

c)

number of protons

d)

number of neutrons

11.

Which of these elements is most reactive?

a)

Sodium (Na)

b)

Carbon (C)

c)

Magnesium (Mg)

d)

Neon (Ne)

12.

A student finds that an unknown element readily reacts with alkali metals. Which is the best conclusion about the unknown element?

a)

it is an alkaline earth metal

b)

it is a noble gas

c)

it is in group 16

d)

it is in group 17

13.

Sodium reacts with water. Which element will react in a similar way to sodium if it is exposed to water?

a)

Magnesium (Mg)

b)

Lithium (Li)

c)

Oxygen (O)

d)

Carbon (C)

14.

Which describes a row of elements in the periodic table?

a)

period

b)

group

c)

family

d)

column

15.

The metals and nonmetals are divided by a "stair step." What are the elements called that are attached to the stair step?

a)

gases

b)

metals

c)

nonmetals

d)

metalloids

16.

Which explains how elements are arranged on the modern periodic table?

a)

Elements are arranged from fewest neutrons to most neutrons

b)

Elements are arranged from most neutrons to fewest neutrons

c)

Elements are arranged from fewest protons to most protons

d)

Elements are arranged from most protons to fewest protons

17.

Which explains why the alkali metals are the most reactive group in the periodic table?

a)

They are radioactive

b)

They have only one electron in their outer energy level

c)

They have complete outer energy levels

d)

They have the highest atomic masses of any elements

18.

Protons and neutrons are found in the ____________ of the atom.

a)

empty space

b)

electron cloud

c)

cell

d)

nucleus

19.

In a neutral atom, the number of protons equal the number of _____________________ .

a)

atoms

b)

electrons

c)

atomic mass

d)

neutrons

20.

Which element has 7 valence electrons?

a)

Fluorine (F)

b)

Hydrogen (H)

c)

Lead (Pb)

d)

Oxygen (O)