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WorksheetsPeriodic Table Trends
Total questions: 30
Worksheet time: 29mins
The vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table are called
groups
towers
periods
atomic numbers
Which element has 3 valence electrons?
A
B
E
C
To which group does this atom belong?
1
3
13
11
The metals are located
to the left of the stair step.
to the right of the stair step.
on and around the stair step.
The non-metals are located
to the left of the stair step.
to the right of the stair step.
on and around the stair step.
The metalloids are located
to the left of the stair step.
to the right of the stair step.
on and around the stair step.
Metals are MOSTLY _____ at room temperature.
solid
liquid
gas
Nonmetals are MOSTLY _____ at room temperature.
solid
liquid
gas
How are the elements on the periodic table arranged?
Atomic mass
Atomic number
State of matter
Type of element (metal, nonmetal, metalloid)
Valence electrons are
the number of electrons in the outer most energy shell.
the number of protons in the nucleus.
the atomic mass.
total number of electrons.
How do you find the number of valence electrons in an atom?
Look at the group it's in, but SKIP THE DIP.
Look at the period it's in.
Look at the group it's in.
Subtract the neutrons from electrons.
How many valence electrons does phosphorus (P).
3
5
15
31
Which of the following elements has 7 valence electrons?
Sodium (Na)
Aluminum (Al)
Fluorine (Fl)
Calcium (Ca)
Which of the following is a metal?
Calcium (Ca)
Neon (Ne)
Oxygen (O)
Sulfur (S)
Nitrogen is a
metal.
nonmetal.
metalloid.
