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16.1 Periodic Trends (EXP)

Total questions: 28

Worksheet time: 1hrs 24mins

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Class
Date
1.

Periodic Table of Elements is arranged by

a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
valence electrons
d)
number of isotopes
2.
These are found on the Periodic Table.
a)
Compounds
b)
Elements
c)
Mixtures
3.

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

a)

groups

b)

families

c)

periods

d)

atomic numbers

4.

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

a)

groups

b)

towers

c)

periods

d)

atomic numbers

5.

Which of these element is the least metallic in Period 3?

a)
Potassium (K)
b)
Carbon (C)
c)
Sulfur (S)
d)
Neon (Ne)
6.

Atoms with similar chemical 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.
7.
Which elements have the most similar chemical properties?
a)
K and Na
b)
K and Ca
c)
K and Cl
d)
K and S
8.
The period for Bromine is ___________.
a)
3
b)
2
c)
4
9.
Which of the following is not a property of metals?
a)
brittle
b)
malleable
c)

shiny

d)

conducts electricity

10.

How many valence electrons are there in an element in group V of the periodic table?

a)

5

b)

15

c)

7

d)

8

11.

Which two atoms belong to elements that are in the same group of the periodic table?

a)

Atom 3 and Atom 4

b)

Atom 1 and Atom 4

c)

Atom 3 and Atom 2

d)

Atom 1 and Atom 2

12.

Which two atoms belong to elements that are in period two of the periodic table?

a)

Atom 3 and Atom 4

b)

Atom 1 and Atom 4

c)

Atom 3 and Atom 2

d)

Atom 1 and Atom 2

13.

Based on the data, which number shows the correct location of the element that is malleable and a good conductor.

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

14.

Where are inert (not reactive)  gases found in the Period table?

a)

alkali metals (group I) 

b)

alkaline earth metals (group II)

c)

halogens (group VII) 

d)

noble gases (group o) 

15.

How many valance electrons does Iodine have?

a)
6
b)
16
c)
7
d)
17
16.

What do elements in the same period have in common? 

a)
same number of valence electrons
b)

similar chemical properties

c)

have the same number of protons 

d)

same number of electron shells

17.

Which of the following belongs to element in the same period?

a)
same number of valence electrons
b)

similar chemical properties

c)

same number of electrons

d)

same number of electron shells

18.

Which of the following is an alkali metal?

a)
Magnesium
b)
Iron
c)
Sodium
d)
Europium
19.

Element Z forms a positive ion when it reacts with oxygen. Which statement about Z is correct?

a)

Z could be a member of Group VII

b)

Z could have the most non-metallic character in the period.

c)

Z's atomic number could be 20

d)

Z's electronic structure could be 2.8.6

20.

Some properties of elements in the same group of the Periodic Table are listed.

1. charge on the ion

2. number of outer shell electrons

3. number of protons

4. total number of inner shell electrons

Which properties show an increase as the group is descended?

a)

1 and 2

b)

1 and 3

c)

2 and 4

d)

3 and 4

21.

The positions of the elements W, X, Y and Z are shown in the outline of part of the Periodic Table.

Which statement is not correct?

a)

All the elements are reactive with the exception of element Z.

b)

An atom of element X has a greater mass than an atom of element W.

c)

Element X will react with element Y in the ratio 1:1.

d)

Only one of these elements will form an ion with a negative charge.

22.

Elements X, Y and Z are all in the same period of the Periodic Table.

X forms an amphoteric oxide.

Solid Y does not conduct electricity.

Z forms an ionic oxide, ZO.

In which order do the elements appear in the Periodic Table?

a)

X-->Y-->Z

b)

Y-->X-->Z

c)

Z-->X-->Y

d)

Z-->Y-->X

23.

The elements W, X, Y and Z have increasing proton numbers. They are all in Period 3 of the Periodic Table but are not necessarily next to each other.

Which statement is correct?

a)

The chloride of Z is ionic.

b)

The oxides of W and Z are both amphoteric.

c)

W and Y contain the same number of shells of electrons.

d)

X and Y could be in the same group in the Periodic Table.

24.

Across a period there is a trend from metallic to non-metallic elements. This is caused by

a)

an increase in number of electrons.

b)

an increase in number of electron shells.

c)

an increase in number of neutrons.

d)

an increase in number of valence electrons.

25.

Three elements X, Y and Z have consecutive, increasing proton numbers.

If element X is a noble gas, what will be the symbol for the ions of element Z in its compounds?

a)

Z2-

b)

Z+

c)

Z2+

d)

Z3+

26.

Many properties of an element and its compounds can be predicted from the position of the element in the Periodic Table.

Which property could not be predicted in this way?

a)

the acidic or basic nature of its oxide.

b)

the formula of its oxide.

c)

the number of isotopes it has.

d)

its metallic or non-metallic properties.

27.

The element with a proton number of 12 has similar chemical properties to the element with the proton number

a)

2

b)

11

c)

13

d)

20

28.

Two elements are in the same group of the Periodic Table.

Which property will be the same for both elements?

a)

the charge on their ions

b)

their electronic structure

c)

their melting point

d)

their reactivity with water or acids