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Elements & The Periodic Table

Total questions: 142

Worksheet time: 2hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
How did Mendeleev arrange the elements?
a)
alphabetical 
b)
density
c)
melting point
d)
atomic mass
2.
The horizontal row on the periodic table is called a
a)
group
b)
family
c)
period
d)
atomic number
3.
A vertical column is called...
a)
group
b)
tower
c)
period
d)
crew
4.
The number at the bottom of each square on the periodic table is the ...
a)
atomic number
b)
atomic mass
c)
chemical symbol
d)
element name
5.
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
6.
What is the chemical symbol for Lithium?
a)
H
b)
He
c)
Li
d)
N
7.
How many elements follow the periodic law?
a)
7
b)
98
c)
110
d)
All of them
8.
Diamonds are a pure form of what element?
a)
Carbon
b)
Oxygen
c)
Silicon
d)
Silver
9.
Most of the elements on the periodic table are classified as _____.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
d)
Periods
10.
This class of elements are sometimes called "semiconductors."
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
d)
Groups
11.
What does the 6 represent?
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
element name
d)
chemical symbol 
12.
What does 12.011 represent?
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
element name
d)
chemical symbol 
13.
What does the C represent?
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
element name
d)
chemical symbol 
14.
These are found on the Periodic Table.
a)
Compounds
b)
Elements
c)
Mixtures
15.

the basic structural unit of matter

a)

atom

b)

matter

c)

element

d)

nucleus

16.

a collection of atoms of one type that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by ordinary chemical or physical means

a)

element

b)

subatomic particle

c)

electron

d)

matter

17.

the positively charged subatomic particle contained in the nucleus of an atom

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

matter

18.

a subatomic particle, contained in the nucleus of an atom, having the same mass as a proton but no electrical charge

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

matter

19.

a negatively charged subatomic particle that orbits the nucleus of an atom

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

matter

20.

a unique number for each element that equals the number of protons in an atom of that element

a)

element name

b)

element symbol

c)

atomic number

d)

atomic mass

21.

the mass of an atom, calculated by adding the number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of the atom

a)

element name

b)

element symbol

c)

atomic number

d)

atomic mass

22.
How many protons are in this element?
a)
79
b)
196
c)
117
d)
Cannot be determined
23.
How many neutrons are in a Gold atom?
a)
79
b)
196
c)
118
d)
275
24.

an arrangement of the elements according to their atomic numbers so that elements with similar properties are in the same column and properties repeat from row to row

a)

Periodic Table of Elements

b)

Atomic Theory

c)

Isotopes

d)

Subatomic Particles

25.

a grouping of elements based on similar properties, arranged by columns in the periodic table; also known as a group

a)

family

b)

period

c)

row

d)

isotope

26.

one of several forms of a single element, which contains the same number of protons, but different numbers of neutrons

a)

isotope

b)

ion

c)

orbital

d)

nucleus

27.

an atom or group of atoms that has gained or lost one or more electrons and is now either positively or negatively charged

a)

isotope

b)

ion

c)

orbital

d)

nucleus

28.

how many groups/families are on the table

a)

15

b)

16

c)

17

d)

18

29.

how many rows are on the table

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

30.

what is the name of group number 1

a)

halogens

b)

noble gases

c)

alkali

d)

alkaline earth

31.

what is the name of group number 2

a)

transition metals

b)

halogens

c)

metaloids

d)

alkaline earth

32.

what is the big group of metals called found within the metals

a)

transition metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

noble gases

d)

halogens

33.

where are the metaloids found

a)

far left, vertical

b)

stair step/diagonal

c)

far right horizontal

d)

at the bottom

34.

what group number are the halogens

a)

18

b)

1

c)

2

d)

17

35.

what group number are the noble gases

a)

17

b)

18

c)

14

d)

15

36.

what is the small group of elements called that include C,N,O

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metaloids

d)

noble gases

37.

symbols must have at least

a)

1 cap. letter

b)

2 cap. letters

c)

2 lower case letters

d)

any letter you want

38.
Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are called
a)
metal
b)
nonmetal
c)
metalloid
d)
nonexistent
39.
Which is a halogen?
a)
Helium
b)
Chlorine
c)
Oxygen
d)
Neptune
40.
Which is an alkali metal?
a)
Magnesium
b)
Iron
c)
Sodium
d)
Europium
41.
If an atom had the same properties as fluorine (F), it would probably be located in
a)
period 1.
b)
period 2.
c)
group 2.
d)
group 17.
42.
Atoms with similar properties are most likely located...
a)
in the same period.
b)
in the same group.
c)
in different periods.
d)
to the right and left of each other.
43.
What is the element symbol for boron? 
a)
B
b)
Bo
c)
Bn
d)
W
44.
Group Name and Number for Neon
a)
Alkaline Earth Metals 2 or 2A
b)
Noble Gases 18 or 8A
c)
Halogens 17 or 7A
d)
Alkali Metals 1 or 1A
45.
Group Name and Number for Flourine
a)
Transition Metals 3-12
b)
Noble Gases 18 or 8A
c)
Halogens 17 or 7A
d)
Alkali Metals 1 or 1A
46.
Group Name and Number for Magnesium
a)
Alkaline Earth Metals 2 or 2A
b)
Noble Gases 18 or 8A
c)
Halogens 17 or 7A
d)
Alkali Metals 1 or 1A
47.
A neutron has a charge of
a)
+2
b)
No charge
c)
-1
d)
+1
48.
Which elements have the most similar chemical properties?
a)
K and Na
b)
K and Ca
c)
K and Cl
d)
K and S
49.
Which is a neutron?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
50.
Who first developed the Periodic Table?
a)
Mendeleev
b)
Mosely
c)
Mendella
d)
Murphy
51.

In an element box, the number at top is the

a)

atomic number

b)

atomic name

c)

atomic mass

d)

atomic symbol

52.

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.

53.

___________________ are positively charged particles located in the nucleus of an atom.

a)

Electrons

b)

Neutrons

c)

Protons

d)

Isotopes

54.

Isotopes are atoms of the same element with different numbers of

a)

electrons

b)

neutrons

c)

protons

d)

nuclei

55.

Elements on the Periodic Table are ordered according to their

a)

element name

b)

element symbol

c)

number of atoms

d)

atomic number

56.

Rows in the Periodic Table are called

a)

Periods

b)

Groups/Families

c)

Cousins

d)

Metals

57.

Column in the Periodic Table are called

a)

Periods

b)

Groups/Families

c)

Cousins

d)

Metals

58.

The elements that touch the zigzag line on the Periodic Table are called

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

d)

gasses

59.

The nucleus of an atom is located in its

a)

electron cloud

b)

center

c)

proton

d)

backpack

60.

What do atoms of the same periodic group have in common?

a)

They have the same atomic number.

b)

They have the same chemical symbols.

c)

The have similar chemical properties.

d)

They have the same atomic mass.

61.

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.

62.

A scientist creates a hypothesis, but the data she collects fail to support that hypothesis. The scientist should then

a)

change the data to support the hypothesis.

b)

change the hypothesis to match the results.

c)

forget the whole idea and walk away.

d)

use the data to develop and test a new hypothesis.

63.

Protons have a ____________ charge, neutrons have a ____________ charge, and electrons have a ____________ charge.

a)

positive; negative, neutral

b)

positive, neutral, negative

c)

neutral, negative, positive

d)

negative, neutral, positive

64.

The history of the Atomic Theory involves many changes from its early form. Theories change because

a)

people decide to no longer agree with them.

b)

all theories must be changed after a certain time.

c)

new evidence is found that allows the theory to be changed.

d)

when scientists die, their theories are always changed.

65.

The chemical symbol in this element box is

a)

26

b)

Fe

c)

Iron

d)

55.845

66.

The variable that is changed in an experiment is the

a)

independent variable.

b)

the dependent variable.

c)

the controlled variable.

d)

the data variable

67.

Models are used to study atoms because atoms are very

a)

dangerous

b)

sneaky

c)

rare

d)

small

68.

The three kinds of elements are

a)

metals, nonmetals, and liquid metals

b)

metals, nonmetals, and metalloids

c)

metals, solids, and liquids

d)

metalloids, asteroids, and nonmetals

69.

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

70.

All matter is made of

a)

electrons

b)

protons

c)

neutrons

d)

atoms

71.

What are the elements in group 1 (the far left) of the periodic table called?

a)

Alkali metals

b)

Alkaline earth metals

c)

Halogens

d)

Noble gases

72.

What are the elements in group 18 (the far right) of the periodic table called?

a)

Alkali metals

b)

Alkaline earth metals

c)

Halogens

d)

Noble gases

73.

What are the elements in group 17 of the periodic table called?

a)

Alkali metals

b)

Alkaline earth metals

c)

Halogens

d)

Noble gases

74.

What are the elements in groups 3-12 of the periodic table called?

a)

Transition metals

b)

Non-metals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Metals

75.

What are the elements found along the "staircase" called? They have properties of both metals and non-metals.

a)

Metalloids

b)

Non-metals

c)

Transition metals

d)

Metals

76.

Hydrogen is a:

a)

Alkali metal

b)

Metalloid

c)

Non-metal

d)

Noble gas

77.

___________ is a metal that is a liquid at room temperature.

a)

Platinum

b)

Water

c)

Tin

d)

Mercury

78.

Which of the following elements is an alkali metal?

a)

calcium

b)

magnesium

c)

mercury

d)

sodium

79.

80% of elements are

a)

metals.

b)

nonmetals.

c)

metalloids.

d)

semiconductors.

80.

Metals tend to be

a)

gases.

b)

dull.

c)

brittle.

d)

good conductors.

81.

The atoms to the right of the staircase that include Carbon and Selenium are called

a)

metalloids

b)

non-metals

c)

halogens

d)

noble gases

82.
Elements that are arranged in __________ have the most similar physical and chemical properties to each other.
a)
periods
b)
groups
83.

Which element is a halogen?

a)

Helium

b)

Chlorine

c)

Oxygen

d)

Neptune

84.
At room temperature metals are ____________.
a)
plasma
b)
gases
c)
liquid
d)
solid
85.
Fluorine is used in many tooth pastes because it helps maintain healthy teeth.  At room temperature it is gaseous, and does not conduct electricity. Based off these properties, it would be classified as?
a)
A metal
b)
A non metal
c)
A metalloid
86.

Calcium is found in what period?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

87.
Which of the following is the most reactive group of non-metals? 
a)
Alkali
b)
Alkali Earth
c)
Halogen
d)
Noble Gas
88.

This group does NOT react with anything ever, they are already happy.

a)

Metals

b)

Transition Metals

c)

Noble Gases

d)

Halogens

89.
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
90.

What is the name of group number 1?

a)

halogens

b)

noble gases

c)

alkali metals

d)

alkaline earth metals

91.

Which answer has the Chemical Symbols for the elements in Group 17?

a)

F, Cl, Br, I, At, Ts

b)

N, P, As, Sb, Bi, Uup

c)

Be, Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba, Ra

d)

Ab, Cd, Ef, Gh, Ij, Kz

92.

The number 16 for the atomic element sulfur is the

a)

ionic number

b)

isotope

c)

atomic mass

d)

atomic number

93.
What is the formula to solve for the neutron?
a)
Mass + Atomic Number= Neutrons
b)
Mass x Atomic Number = Neutrons
c)
Mass - Atomic Number = Neutrons
d)
Mass + Number of Protons = Neutron
94.
Which particle has a positive charge?
a)
electron
b)
orbital
c)
proton
d)
neutron
95.
Choose the particle that has no charge.
a)
nucleus
b)
neutron
c)
proton
d)
electron
96.
An electron has a _____ charge.
a)
negative
b)
positive
c)
neutral
97.
What is an isotope? 
a)
A charged atom
b)
An atom with different amounts of neutrons
c)
An atom with different amounts of protons
d)
A neutral atom
98.
Different isotopes have...
a)
different masses
b)
different atomic numbers
c)
different electrons
d)
different protons
99.

The vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table are called

a)

groups

b)

towers

c)

periods

d)

atomic numbers

100.

The horizontal (side to side) rows in the Periodic Table are called

a)

groups

b)

families

c)

periods

d)

atomic numbers

101.
What does the nucleus of an atom contain?
a)
Electrons and neutrons
b)
Protons and neutrons
c)
Neutrinos and positrons
d)
Electrons and megatrons
102.
Ag--110 and Ag--112 are two forms of silver with different mass # so they are
a)
compounds
b)
isotopes
c)
orbitals
d)
neutrons
103.

What are the three main groups of the periodic table?

a)

groups

b)

metal

c)

nonmetals

d)

metalloids

e)

periods

104.
What is an ion?
a)
A Charged Atom
b)
A Large Atom
c)
A Small Atom
d)
A Cute Atom
105.
An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.
a)
Positive
b)
Negative
c)
Neutral
d)
Invinsible
106.
Which particles change the charge in atoms when ions are formed?
a)
Protons
b)
Electrons
c)
Neutrons
d)
Kittens
107.

not able to conduct heat or electricity, little to no metallic luster

a)

Non-metals

b)

noble gases

c)

atomic mass

d)

Neutron

108.
Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are called
a)
metal
b)
nonmetal
c)
metalloid
d)
nonexistent
109.
How many neutrons does Argon have in it's nucleus?
a)
39.948
b)
58
c)
22
d)
18
110.
How many electrons does a Copper atom have?
a)
63
b)
29
c)
92
d)
34
111.
The electrons of an atom are found...
a)
in the outer "cloud" surrounding the atom.
b)
in the nucleus of the atom.
c)
in the cloud and in the nucleus.
112.

All matter is made up of __________.

a)

elements

b)

atoms

c)

compounds

d)

molecules

113.

Matter that is made up of only one type of atoms is called a(n) ______________________.

a)

molecule

b)

compound

c)

element

d)

mixture

114.

Subatomic particles with a negative charge are called ___________.

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons

d)

nucleus

115.

Subatomic particles with no charge are called ______________.

a)

protons

b)

neutrons

c)

electrons

d)

nucleus

116.

What is the atomic mass of the element shown?

a)

79

b)

196.967

c)

118

d)

275.967

117.

What is the symbol of the element in the picture?

a)

Silver

b)

Ag

c)

47

d)

107.87

118.

How many neutrons are in found in an atom of gold?

a)

79

b)

196.967

c)

118

d)

295.967

119.

What is the atomic number of the element?

a)

46

b)

106.42

c)

60

d)

152.42

120.

Which element is found in Period 1, Group 18?

a)

H

b)

He

c)

Ar

d)

Ne

121.

Which period would the element in the picture be in on the periodic table?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

6

122.

Which element is most likely to share properties with Lithium?

a)

Sodium (Na)

b)

Carbon(C)

c)

Nitrongen (N)

d)

Neon (Ne)

123.
All matter is made of
a)
atoms
b)
cells
124.
In the modern periodic table elements are arranged by:
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
valence electrons
d)
number of isotopes
125.

How many neutrons are in one atom of Beryllium?

a)

4

b)

9

c)

5

d)

2

126.
What is the chemical symbol for Lithium?
a)
H
b)
He
c)
Li
d)
N
127.
Most of the elements on the periodic table are classified as "metal".
a)
True
b)
False
128.

What Greek philosopher suggested that the universe was made of invisible units called atoms

a)

Democritus

b)

Dalton

c)

Jefferson

129.

A nucleus of an atom contains what two parts?

a)

Electrons and Protons

b)

Neutrons and Electrons

c)

Protons and Neutrons

130.

Isotopes of an element have different number of ___________ and therefore have different masses.

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electon

131.

If an atom has an atomic mass of 11 and contains 5 electrons, its atomic number would be______

a)

11

b)

5

c)

6

132.

The abbreviation is commonly used to express atomic masses?

a)

amu

b)

grams

c)

protons

133.

Which of the following subatomic particles is negatively charged?

a)

neutron

b)

proton

c)

electron

d)

megatron

134.

Which particle does not have a charge?

a)

neutron

b)

proton

c)

electron

d)

megatron

135.

In an element box, the number at top is the

a)

atomic number

b)

atomic name

c)

atomic mass

d)

atomic symbol

136.

Rows in the Periodic Table are called

a)

Periods

b)

Groups/Families

c)

Cousins

d)

Metals

137.

Column in the Periodic Table are called

a)

Periods

b)

Groups/Families

c)

Cousins

d)

Metals

138.

The elements that touch the zigzag line on the Periodic Table are called

a)

metals

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

d)

gasses

139.

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.

140.

The history of the Atomic Theory involves many changes from its early form. Theories change because

a)

people decide to no longer agree with them.

b)

all theories must be changed after a certain time.

c)

new evidence is found that allows the theory to be changed.

d)

when scientists die, their theories are always changed.

141.

The chemical symbol in this element box is

a)

26

b)

Fe

c)

Iron

d)

55.845

142.

The three kinds of elements are

a)

metals, nonmetals, and liquid metals

b)

metals, nonmetals, and metalloids

c)

metals, solids, and liquids

d)

metalloids, asteroids, and nonmetals

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