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Review: Unit 1( Atomic structure and Periodic trends)

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 1hrs 7mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The chemist is required to find an element that has the same number of valence electrons as sulfur. Select

the element that the chemist chose and an explanation for that choice. Select all that apply.

a)

It is in the same group as sulfur.

b)

Magnesium

c)

Oxygen

d)

It is in the same period as sulfur.

2.

The complete electron configuration for gallium, element 31, is

a)

1s2 2s2 2p10 3s2 3p10 4s2 3d3

b)

1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p1

c)

1s4 2s4 2p6 3s4 3p6 4s4 3d3

d)

1s2 2s4 2p8 3s4 3p8 4s3

3.

For the main group elements of the periodic table, which

property is the same for all elements within a group?

a)

the reactivity of the elements

b)

the atomic mass of the elements

c)

the electronegativity of the elements

d)

the valence electrons of the elements

4.

Which statement describes the main characteristic used to

organize elements in the periodic table?

a)

They are organized according to the number of

protons in each element.

b)

They are organized according to the number of

electrons in each element.

c)

They are organized according to the total number

of protons and neutrons in each element.

d)

They are organized according to the total number

of electrons and protons in each element

5.

The diagram shows how the sizes of atoms change across

a period.

What phenomenon is shown in the diagram?

a)

The greater the number of electron shells, the larger

the atomic radius.

b)

The greater the number of electron shells, the

smaller the atomic radius

c)

The greater the number of electrons in the outer

electron shell, the larger the atomic radius.

d)

The greater the number of electrons in the outer

electron shell, the smaller the atomic radius.

6.

Which statement helps to explain the phenomenon shown in

the diagram?

a)

The greater the number of valence electrons, the

more attraction they have with the atomic nucleus

b)

The greater the number of valence electrons, the

less attraction they have with the atomic nucleus

c)

The farther away the valence electrons are from the

nucleus, the weaker the attraction between the

valence electrons and the nucleus.

d)

The farther away the valence electrons are from the

nucleus, the greater the attraction between the

valence electrons and the nucleus.

7.

What does 'X' represent in the following symbol with atomic number 35 and average atomic mass 80?

a)

Mercury

b)

Bromine

c)

Chlorine

d)

Scandium

8.

Calculate the average atomic mass of silver if silver has two naturally occurring isotopes with the following

masses and natural abundances:

Ag-107 106.90509 amu 51.84%

Ag-109 108.90476 amu 48.16%

a)

107.87 amu

b)

108.00 amu

c)

108.32 amu

d)

107.79 amu

9.

Which scientist is credited with conducting the "Gold Foil Experiment" and discovering the nucleus of the

atom?

a)

Thompson

b)

Dalton

c)

Rutherford

d)

Chadwick

10.

Read the following claim.

X-ray radiation emits more energy than

microwave radiation.

Which statement is true based on the information

?

a)

The claim is not valid because x-ray radiation and

microwave radiation are both ionizing radiation

b)

The claim is not valid because x-ray radiation and

microwave radiation are both non-ionizing radiation.

c)

The claim is valid because x-ray radiation is

stronger and more frequent than microwave

radiation.

d)

The claim is valid because microwave radiation is

stronger and more frequent than x-ray radiation.

11.

Give the ground state electron configuration for Sr.

a)

[Kr]5s2 4d2

b)

[Kr]5s2 4d1 05p2

c)

[Kr]5s2 5d1 05p2

d)

[Kr]5s2

12.

A cation of 2+ indicates that an atom has

a)

lost two electrons

b)

lost two protons

c)

lost two neutrons

d)

gained two electrons

13.

Identify the description of an atom.

a)

neutrons and electrons in the nucleus; protons in the orbitals

b)

neutrons in the nucleus; protons and electrons in the orbitals

c)

neutrons and protons in the nucleus; electrons in the orbitals

d)

protons and electrons in the nucleus; neutrons in the orbitals

14.

The model shows an oxygen atom, which consists of 8

protons, 8 neutrons, and 8 electrons.

Choose THREE statements that describe two electrons

being added to the oxygen atom.

a)

The atom becomes more stable as all the electron

shells are filled

b)

An oxygen ion (Oxide) is formed.

c)

There is an increase in the atomic number.

d)

There is a change in the chemical properties of the

oxygen atom.

15.

To help finalize her decision, the scientist places the elements in order of greatest to least electronegativity.

She knows she needs an element with a strong electronegativity.

Which answer correctly lists the element with the smallest electronegativity first and the element with the

greatest electronegativity last?

a)

oxygen → fluorine → calcium → magnesium → rubidium

b)

fluorine → oxygen → magnesium → calcium → rubidium

c)

rubidium → magnesium → calcium → fluorine → oxygen

d)

rubidium → calcium → magnesium → oxygen → fluorine

16.

What electromagnetic wave . has . the shortest wavelengths and the highest frequencies?

a)

Gamma Rays

b)

Ultraviolet Rays

c)

Radio Waves

d)

X Rays

17.

What happens to wavelength as the frequency of a wave increases?

a)

increase

b)

stays the same

c)

decreases

d)

becomes faster

18.

The human eye is only capable of seeing which electromagnetic wave?

a)

Infrared Light

b)

Ultraviolet Light

c)

Visible Light

d)

All of the above

19.

Which is the electron configuration for an oxygen atom?

a)

1s22s22p63s23p64s2

b)

1s22s22p4

c)

1s22s22p6

d)

1s22s22p63s23p6

20.

How many valence electrons are represented here?

a)

7

b)

5

c)

2

d)

8

21.

What atom matches this electron configuration?
[Xe] 6s2 4f14 5d9

a)

Mercury

b)

Gold

c)

Platinum

d)

Thallium

22.

As you move down a group, atomic radius increases because - 

a)

you add more and more neutrons

b)

you add more and more protons

c)

you add more and more shells (energy levels)

d)

you add more atomic mass

23.

As you move across the periodic table from left to right, the atomic radius decreases.  This is because - 

a)

the number of protons increases, so attraction to electrons increases

b)

the number of energy levels increases

c)

the number of electrons increases

d)

the atomic mass increases

24.

Francium (Fr) has the lowest ionization energy in Group 1 because - 

a)

it has the smallest number of valence electrons

b)

it has the greatest atomic mass

c)

it has the greatest number of protons, so it attracts its electrons the strongest

d)

its 1 valence electron is very far from the nucleus, so little energy is needed to remove it

25.

Looking at atoms in the same group/family, what factor affects Coulombic attraction?

a)

number of protons

b)

distance from the nucleus

26.

Looking at atoms in the same valence energy level, what factor affects Coulombic attraction?

a)

number of protons

b)

distance from the nucleus

27.

As the Coulombic attraction of an atom increases, the electronegativity of the atom: increases or decreases?

a)

increases 

b)

decreases

28.

As the Coulombic attraction in an atom increases, the energy needed to remove an electron: increases or decreases?

a)

increases

b)

decreases

29.

Beryllium (Be) has an atomic number of 4 & Magnesium (Mg) has an atomic number of 12. They behave the same in a chemical reaction.How should they be placed on the periodic table?

a)

They should be placed in the same group with Mg on the top and Be below.

b)

They should be placed in the same group with Be on the top and Mg below.

c)

They should be placed in the same period with Mg on the top and Be below.

d)

They should be placed in the same period with Be on the top and Mg below.

30.

The diagram shows an atom of a neutral element from the periodic table. The atom in the diagram represents which element?

a)

beryllium

b)

magnesium

c)

sodium

d)

neon

31.

What do these isotopes of carbon all have in common?

a)

neutrons & mass number

b)

atomic number and neutrons

c)

atomic number and electrons

d)

protons, atomic number, and mass number

32.

What isotope is shown here? (Red = protons, gray = neutrons, blue = electrons)

a)

Beryllium-5

b)

Beryllium-9

c)

Boron-4

d)

Boron-9

33.

_______ are atoms with the same number of protons but varying numbers of neutrons.

a)

ions

b)

elements

c)

allotropes

d)

isotopes

34.

Which element has the highest electronegativity on the periodic table?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Fluorine

c)

Chlorine

d)

Nitrogen

35.

What is the primary reason for the increase in ionization energy across a period?

a)

Increase in atomic radius

b)

Increase in nuclear charge

c)

Decrease in electron shielding

d)

Decrease in atomic mass