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The periodic Table

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 16mins

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Class
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1.

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.

2.

Which of the following elements is an alkali metal?

a)

calcium

b)

magnesium

c)

mercury

d)

sodium

3.

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

a)

atomic masses.

b)

properties.

c)

atomic numbers.

d)

symbols.

4.

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

5.

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.

6.

Each column of the periodic table is

a)

an element.

b)

a group.

c)

an isotope.

d)

a period.

7.

Most elements are

a)

metals.

b)

nonmetals.

c)

metalloids.

d)

semiconductors.

8.

Elements in an elemental family have similar

a)

atomic symbols.

b)

atomic sizes.

c)

atomic weights.

d)

chemical properties.

9.

Which statement about the alkali metals is correct?

a)

They are located in the left-most column of the periodic table.

b)

They are extremely nonreactive.

c)

They are usually gases.

d)

They form negative ions with a 1- charge.

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.

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.

13.
The blue atoms are called 
a)
metals
b)
nonmetals
c)
metalloids
d)
noble gases
14.

Which is NOT a property of metals?

a)

brittleness

b)

conductivity

c)

ductility

d)

luster

15.

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

16.

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.

17.

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

18.
Which is a halogen?
a)
Helium
b)
Chlorine
c)
Oxygen
d)
Neptune
19.
The subatomic particle of an atom that orbits around the nucleus and has a negative charge...
a)
Proton
b)
Neutron
c)
Electron
d)
Quark
20.
These determine the reactivity of an element...
a)
Valence electrons
b)
Valence Protons
c)
Valence Neutrons
d)
Valence Quark