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Periodic Classification of elements-DT

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 12mins

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1.

The three elements having chemical symbols of Si, B and Ge are-

a)

All metals

b)

All non metals

c)

All metalloids

d)

Si is metalloid

B is metal

Ge is non metal

2.

Which is the best description of an element?

a)

A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances

b)

A collection of atoms that have different abilities when joined together

c)

A man-made mineral

d)

A mixture of substances

3.

In an element box, the number at top is the

a)

atomic number

b)

atomic name

c)

atomic mass

d)

atomic symbol

4.
Which elements have the most similar chemical properties?
a)
K and Na
b)
K and Ca
c)
K and Cl
d)
K and S
5.

The electrons in the outermost shell (main energy level) of an atom; these are the electrons involved in forming bonds

a)

alkali metals (group 1)

b)

Halogens (Group 17)

c)

atomic number

d)

valence electrons

6.

The valency of noble gases, in general is ______.

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

8

7.

To complete the octate, outer most shell of Magnesium ______.

a)

looses two electrons

b)

gains three electrons

c)

looses three electrons

d)

shares four electrons

8.

The number of neutrons in an atom can be found by

a)

adding the number of neutrons and protons together.

b)

adding the atomic mass and the atomic number.

c)

subtratcting the atomic number from the atomic mass.

d)

subtracting the atomic mass from the atomic number.

9.

The smallest particle of an element that has the same chemical properties of the element is

a)

a molecule of that element.

b)

an atom of that element.

c)

a proton of that element.

d)

the nucleus of the element.

10.

The Periodic Table of elements is arranged according to an element's

a)

color

b)

state of matter

c)

place in the alphabet

d)

properties