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elements

Total questions: 21

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The atomic number tells you what?

a)

number of electrons

b)

number of protons

c)

number of neutrons

d)

both electrons and protons in an atom.

2.

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

3.

The atoms along the staircase are called

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

d)

noble gases

4.
The atoms along the staircase are called 
a)
metals
b)
nonmetals
c)
metalloids
d)
noble gases
5.

Which is the correct formula for:

one carbon (C)

two oxygen (O)

a)

CO2

b)

CO

c)

C2O

d)

2CO

6.

How many elements are in H2O?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

7.

The number at the top of each square on the periodic table is the ...

a)

atomic number

b)

atomic mass

c)

Chemical Symbol

d)

Element Name

8.

What is Fe2O3

(rust) made up of?

a)

1 flourine, 2 einsteinium,

3 oxygen

b)

2 fluorine, 3 oxygen

c)

2 iron, 3 oxygen

d)

2 iron, 3 osmium

9.

If you have a material that can conduct electricity well it is probably a...

a)

Metalloid

b)

Matter

c)

Non-metal

d)

Metal

10.

I can be drawn into wires

a)

Malleable

b)

Ductile

c)

Luster

d)

Conductor

11.

________ are the COLUMNS on the periodic table and are organized by similar properties.

a)

Classifications

b)

Groups

c)

Periods

d)

Elements

12.

Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?

a)

top left corner

b)

bottom left corner

c)

top right corner

d)

bottom left corner

13.

Fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine are part of a family called

a)

metalloids.

b)

noble gases.

c)

alkali metals.

d)

halogens.

14.

How many electrons do atoms need to be stable?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

6

d)

8

15.

Which family is used to make coins?

a)

cabn family

b)

iron family

c)

copper family

d)

alkali metals

16.

How can elements be broken down?

a)

by chemical forces

b)

by nuclear forces

c)

by physical forces

d)

they cannot be broken down

17.
How many electrons do atoms need to be stable?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
6
d)
8
18.

Which element is not a metal?

a)

Na

b)

Re

c)

Al

d)

B

19.

Which is an alkali metal?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Iron

c)

Sodium

d)

Europium

20.
How would this element be classified?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
d)
Metamorphic
21.

Silicon is a semiconductor and has properties of both metals and nonmetals. What type of element is Silicon?

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Pretty