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Parts of the Periodic Table

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 1hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Each row(across) in the periodic table is called a

a)

group or family

b)

period

c)

cluster

d)

unit

2.

Each column(up/down) in the periodic table is called a

a)

period

b)

group or family

c)

cluster

d)

unit

3.
The family in the periodic table that contains the most reactive metals is the_______
a)
Alkaline Earth Metals
b)
Transition Metals 
c)
Alkali Metals
d)
Other Metals
4.
Which group of the periodic table is composed of inert (not reactive)  gases?
a)
alkali metals
b)
alkaline earth metals
c)
halogens
d)
noble gases
5.
Elements which are shiny and conduct electricity and heat are called
a)
metals
b)
nonmetals
c)
metalloids
d)
nonexistent
6.

The yellow elements are called

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

d)

noble gases

7.
The atoms along the stair step or zig-zag line are called 
a)
metals
b)
nonmetals
c)
metalloids
d)
noble gases
8.
Which of the 3 major groups contains the most elements?
a)
Metals
b)
Metalloids
c)
Nonmetals
9.
Which element is not in the Alkali metal family?
a)
Li
b)
H
c)
Fr
d)
Cs 
10.
In what section would Transition Metals be found?
a)
orange
b)
light blue
c)
blue
d)
white
11.
The metals of group 2 are called
a)
transition metals
b)
alkaline earth metals
c)
lanthanides
d)
alkali metals
12.
The highlighted group is the 
a)
alkali metals
b)
alkaline earth metals
c)
halogens
d)
noble gases
13.
Elements that are gases, brittle and poor conductors are classified as what kind of elements?
a)
Nonmetals
b)
Metals
c)
Metalloids
d)
Alkali Metals
14.
Elements in the same group or family are expected to have  ________
a)
Similar Chemical Properties
b)
Same number of Protons
c)
Same Atomic number
15.
Which group on the Periodic Table has 3 Valence electrons(electrons on last energy level)?
a)
Group 13
b)
Group 3
c)
Group 17
16.
Group 2 Alkaline Earth elements are 
a)
more reactive than the alkali metals
b)
less reactive than the alkali metals
c)
unreactive
17.

The highlighted section is the...

a)

Actinides

b)

Lanthanides

c)

Halogens

d)

Alkali

18.

The highlighted section is the...

a)

Actinides

b)

Lanthanides

c)

Transition Metals

d)

Halogens

19.
Elements in the same period have
a)
same number of energy levels
b)
same number of protons
c)
same number of valence electrons
d)
similar physical and chemical properties
20.
How many valence electrons does magnesium have?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
12
d)
24
21.
How many valence electrons do atoms in group 16 have?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
6
d)
7
22.
What group number has 1 valence electron for each atom?
a)
group 1
b)
group 2
c)
group 10
d)
group 12
23.
Which of the following is the most reactive group of non-metals? 
a)
Oxygen family (Group 16)
b)
Noble Gases
c)
Halogens (Group 17)
d)
Nitrogen family (Group 15)
24.
Which statement is true about the properties of metalloids?
a)
Metalloids tend to have very similar properties to metals
b)
Metalloids tend to have very similar properties to nonmetals
c)
Metalloids tend to have properties that are a mixture of those of metals and nonmetals
d)
The properties of metalloids are completely different from both metals and nonmetals
25.

Which accurately describes nonmetals?

a)

Poor conductors of electricity

b)

Often used in computer parts

c)

Both malleable and ductile

d)

Both dull and brittle

26.

What is the chemical symbol for Sodium?

a)

S

b)

So

c)

Na

d)

Ca

27.

How many periods are there in the periodic table?

a)

7

b)

9

c)

10

d)

18

28.

A neutral atom of _____________ has 52 electrons.

a)

Chromium

b)

Tellurium

c)

Manganese

d)

Antimony

29.

Which element would follow the pattern: Sn, Ru, Rb?

a)

Zn

b)

Ge

c)

Tc

d)

Re

30.

Groups 3-12 on the periodic table are called:

a)

Nonmetals

b)

Transition metals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Post transition

31.

How many groups are in the periodic table?

a)

7

b)

10

c)

18

d)

8

32.

Most elements are_________________

a)

Nonmetals

b)

Metals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Noble gases

33.

Transition metals are very good conductors of electricity and heat

a)

True

b)

False

34.
Which accurately describes nonmetals?
a)
Both malleable and ductile
b)
Often used in computer parts
c)
Poor conductors of electricity
d)
Always solid at room temperature
35.
Which group includes some of the most familiar elements like nickel, iron, and copper?
a)
Inner transition metals
b)
Transition metals
c)
Halogens
d)
Noble gases
36.
Elements with an atomic number higher than __ are not found naturally.
a)
58
b)
71
c)
90
d)
92
37.
Which group of elements on the periodic table are all gases at room temperature?
a)
Alkali metals - Group 1
b)
Halogens - Group 17
c)
Metalloids Groups 13-15
d)
Noble gases - Group 18

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