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Physical Science Unit 3 Test Review

Total questions: 125

Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.
a)
Positive
b)
Negative
c)
Neutral
d)
Invinsible
2.
An atom that has gained or lost electrons is called ...
a)
a winner
b)
an isotope
c)
an ion
d)
a loser
3.

When an atom loses an electron, it becomes a

a)

positive ion

b)

negative ion

c)

neutral ion

d)

neutral atom

4.
What element is represented in this Bohr Model? 
a)
Carbon
b)
Hydrogen
c)
Aluminum
d)
Lithium
5.

What is the charge on a lithium atom that loses 1 electron?

a)
+1
b)
0
c)
-1
d)
-2
6.

What type of ion is shown in the image? (Calcium - atomic number 20)

a)

cation with +1 charge

b)

cation with +2 charge

c)

anion with -1 charge

d)

anion with -2 charge

7.
What element is this?  What is the mass number of this atom?
a)
sodium, 23
b)
magnesium, 23
c)
magnesium, 12
d)
sodium, 11
8.
What charge does an atom have if it LOSES an electron? 
a)
Positive (+)
b)
Negative (-)
9.
Ions are: 
a)
atoms with a positive or negative charge
b)
atoms with no charge
c)
atoms with ONLY a positive charge
d)
atoms with ONLY a negative charge
10.
Valence electrons are: 
a)
Electrons farthest away from the nucleus
b)
Electrons closest to the nucleus
c)
Electrons that just come and go - they don't stay with the atom
11.

An ion of Chlorine gains one extra electron. What is its new charge? 

a)
-1
b)
+1
c)
+2
d)
-2
12.

An ion of Sodium loses one electron. What is its new charge? 

a)
-1
b)
+1
c)
-2
d)
+2
13.

An ion has 3 protons and 5 electrons. What is its total charge? 

a)
+8
b)
-8
c)
+2
d)
-2
14.
Group 17 always has ions with a charge of 
a)
+1
b)
+2
c)
-1
d)
-2
15.
What charge will an Oxygen ion have? 
a)
+1
b)
-1
c)
+2
d)
-2
16.
If an element has 3 valence electrons, what charge will likely form on its ion ?
a)
+3
b)
+5
c)
-3
d)
-5
17.
charge of beryllium ion
a)
-2
b)
-1
c)
+1
d)
+2
18.
What is the charge of an atom that has lost one electron?
a)
-1
b)
-2
c)
+1
d)
+2
19.
What is the charge of an atom that has gained one electron?
a)
-1
b)
-2
c)
+1
d)
+2
20.

How many valence electrons does the atom shown contain?

a)
2
b)
8
c)
3
d)
13
21.

How many valence electrons does the atom shown contain?

a)
12
b)
7
c)
8
d)
14
22.

How many valence electrons does the atom shown contain?

a)
7
b)
8
c)
9
d)
10
23.
How many valence electrons are found in atoms of group 1?
a)
7
b)
6
c)
4
d)
1
24.
How many valence electrons are found in atoms of group 15?
a)
4
b)
5
c)
2
d)
3
25.
How many valence electrons are found in atoms of group 14?
a)
4
b)
3
c)
14
d)
16
26.
Which group has the greatest number of valence electrons?
a)
1
b)
14
c)
18
d)
16
27.
Sodium ion
a)
Na²⁺
b)
K²⁺
c)
Li⁺
d)
Na⁺
28.
Potassium ion
a)
Na⁺
b)
K⁺
c)
K²⁺
d)
K⁻
29.
Aluminium ion
a)
Al²⁺
b)
Al³⁺
c)
Al⁺
d)
Al⁴⁺
30.
Hydrogen ion
a)
H⁺
b)
H⁻
c)
H²⁺
d)
H²⁻
31.
What is a Rubidium ion's symbol?
a)
Rb-
b)
Rb+
c)
Rb-2
d)
Rb+2
32.
What is the ionic symbol for Selenium?
a)
Se-2
b)
Se+2
c)
Se-3
d)
Se+3
33.

How many valence electrons does carbon have?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

34.
Will a neutral potassium atom gain or lose electrons to become stable?
a)
gain
b)
lose
c)
neither
35.
Will a neutral neon atom gain or lose electrons to become stable?
a)
gain
b)
lose
c)
neither
36.
How many electrons will a neutral potassium atom lose to become stable?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
8
d)
7
37.
Will a neutral phosphorus atom gain or lose electrons to become stable?
a)
gain
b)
lose
c)
neither
38.

This is a correct dot diagram for neon (Ne)

a)

true

b)

false

39.

This is a correct dot diagram for carbon (C)

a)

true

b)

false

40.

This is a correct dot diagram for nitrogen (N)

a)

true

b)

false

41.

When an atom loses a valence electron, it becomes a(n) _____________ ion.

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

42.

When an atom gains a valence electron, it becomes a(n) _____________ ion.

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

43.

Is this the correct Lewis Dot Structure for Boron?

a)

Yes

b)

No, missing electrons

c)

No, too many electrons

d)

No, dots are in wrong place.

44.

Is this correct way to draw the Lewis Dot Structure for Carbon?

a)

Yes

b)

No, too many electrons

c)

No, not enough electrons

d)

No, dots are in wrong places

45.

Which ones are acceptable?

a)
b)
c)
46.

This could be the dot diagram of

a)

Mg

b)

Cl

c)

C

d)

O

47.

How many valence electrons does Phosphorus have?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

e)

8

48.

How many valence electrons does Oxygen have?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

e)

8

49.

How many valence electrons does Chlorine have?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

e)

8

50.

How would you draw a Lewis dot diagram for Magnesium?

a)
b)
c)
d)
51.
An atom that has gained or lost electrons is called ...
a)
a winner
b)
an isotope
c)
an ion
d)
a loser
52.

What are valence electrons?

a)

The total number of electrons in an atom

b)

The number of electrons in the outermost shell

c)

The number of electrons in the second shell

d)

The number of protons in the outermost shell

53.

How many valence electrons does Hydrogen Have?

a)

1 Valence electron

b)

2 Valence electron

c)

3 Valence electron

d)

4 Valence electron

e)

5 Valence electron

54.

How many valence electrons does Helium Have?

a)

1 Valence electron

b)

2 Valence electron

c)

3 Valence electron

d)

4 Valence electron

e)

5 Valence electron

55.

How many valence electrons does Nitrogen Have?

a)

1 Valence electron

b)

2 Valence electron

c)

3 Valence electron

d)

4 Valence electron

e)

5 Valence electron

56.

How many valence electrons does Magnesium Have?

a)

1 Valence electron

b)

2 Valence electron

c)

3 Valence electron

d)

4 Valence electron

e)

5 Valence electron

57.

How many valence electrons does Aluminum Have?

a)

1 Valence electron

b)

2 Valence electron

c)

3 Valence electron

d)

4 Valence electron

e)

5 Valence electron

58.

How many valence electrons does Phosphorus Have?

a)

1 Valence electron

b)

2 Valence electron

c)

3 Valence electron

d)

4 Valence electron

e)

5 Valence electron

59.

How many valence electrons does Silicon Have?

a)

1 Valence electron

b)

2 Valence electron

c)

3 Valence electron

d)

4 Valence electron

e)

5 Valence electron

60.

What is a cation?

a)

A negatively charged ion

b)

An atom with no charge

c)

A positively charged ion

d)

A stable atom on the periodic table

61.

Atoms from family 2 on the Periodic Table are likely to form ions of what charge?

a)

+1

b)

+2

c)

0

d)

−1

e)

−2

62.

Atoms from family 16 on the Periodic Table are likely to form ions of what charge?

a)

+1

b)

+2

c)

0

d)

−1

e)

−2

63.

Look at the periodic table. What should be the charge on the ion formed by calcium?

a)

+1

b)

+2

c)

-1

d)

-2

64.

Most elements are most stable when their outermost energy levels contain ________ electrons.

a)

2

b)

6

c)

8

d)

18

65.

Which of the following elements is an exception to the octet rule?

a)

helium

b)

oxygen

c)

chlorine

d)

magnesium

66.

Anions have

a)

gained electrons.

b)

lost electrons.

c)

gained protons.

d)

lost protons.

67.

Which of the elements in the picture has correct electron dot notation?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

68.

How many electrons would a Nitrogen ion gain/lose?

a)

lose 5

b)

gain 5

c)

lose 3

d)

gain 3

69.

How many electrons would a Calcium ion gain/lose?

a)

lose 1

b)

gain 1

c)

lose 2

d)

gain 2

70.

What is the ion formed from Sulfur?

a)

S+2

b)

S-2

c)

S+6

d)

S-6

71.

If an atom loses electrons, the charge will be positive.

a)

true

b)

false

72.

A Bromine ion gains 1 electron, which of the following is the correct symbol for a Bromine ion?

a)

Br-1

b)

Br+1

c)

Br+7

d)

Br-7

73.

What ion will this atom form?

a)

3-

b)

2+

c)

3+

d)

1-

e)

2-

74.

What ion will this atom form?

a)

3-

b)

2+

c)

3+

d)

1-

e)

2-

75.

What ion will this atom form?

a)

3-

b)

2+

c)

1+

d)

1-

e)

2-

76.

What ion will this atom form?

a)

3-

b)

2+

c)

3+

d)

1-

e)

2-

77.

What ion will this atom form?

a)

3-

b)

2+

c)

3+

d)

1-

e)

2-

78.

What ion will this atom form?

a)

1+

b)

2+

c)

3+

d)

1-

e)

2-

79.

What ion will this mystery atom form?

a)

3-

b)

2+

c)

3+

d)

1-

e)

2-

80.

What ion will this mystery atom form?

a)

3-

b)

2+

c)

3+

d)

1-

e)

2-

81.

What ion will this mystery atom form?

a)

3-

b)

2+

c)

3+

d)

1-

e)

2-

82.

What ion will this mystery atom form?

a)

3-

b)

2+

c)

3+

d)

1-

e)

2-

83.

What ion will this mystery atom form?

a)

3-

b)

2+

c)

3+

d)

1-

e)

2-

84.

The Lewis Dot structure for aluminum would have ______ electrons.

a)

13

b)

3

c)

8

d)

27

85.

Which of the following best describes the correct arrangement of the electrons in a Lewis dot structure for phosphorus?

a)

five single electrons

b)

two pairs of electrons and one single electron

c)

three pairs of electrons and one single electron

d)

three single electrons and one pair of electrons

86.

Which of the following groups on the Periodic Table will only form ions with positive charges?

a)

Group 2

b)

Group 15

c)

Group 17

d)

Group 18

87.

A student is answering the question "What charge ion does Aluminum form?"


The student's answer is "Aluminum forms a 3 ion"


What is the error in the student's answer?

a)

There is no error, his answer is correct

b)

He did not say that the ion was positive

c)

He did not say that the ion was negative

d)

Aluminum does not form an ion with a charge of +3 or -3

88.

How many valence electrons does this atom have?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

89.

What is an anion?

a)

A negatively charged ion

b)

An atom with no charge

c)

A positively charged ion

d)

A stable atom found on the periodic table

90.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

In a neutral atom, there are always an equal amount of protons and neutrons

b)

In a neutral atom, all subatomic particles are always equal in number

c)

In a neutral atom, there are always an equal amount of neutrons and electrons

d)

In a neutral atom, there are always an equal amount of protons and electrons

91.
Based on their locations in the periodic table, which element has chemical properties most similar to those of calcium, Ca?
a)
beryllium, Be
b)
potassium, K
c)
titanium, Ti
d)
yttrium, Y
92.
The number of valence electrons in an element affects the reactivity of that element. Which element listed has the fewest valence electrons?
a)
beryllium (Be)
b)
sodium (Na) 
c)
oxygen (O) 
d)
neon (Ne)
93.
All elements found on the left side of the Periodic Table of the Elements have what properties in common?
a)
They conduct heat and electricity 
b)
They are all gases 
c)
They are brittle and dull
d)
They are radioactive
94.

Which of the following statements about the model is true?

a)

This model represents Argon with 8 valence electrons

b)

This model represents Argon with 18 valence electrons

c)

This model represents Silver with 8 valence electrons

d)

This model represents Silver with 18 valence electrons

95.
Which element could be lustrous and brittle?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
G
d)
L
96.
Which element has a full valence shell?
a)
F
b)
D
c)
C
d)
E
97.
Which elements have the same number of valence electrons?
a)
A & C
b)
E & C
c)
F & A
d)
F & B
98.
Which element belongs to the group that is made up of only gases?
a)
D
b)
L
c)
E
d)
A
99.
Which elements are in the same period?
a)
A & F
b)
F, B & D
c)
E & D
d)
F & B
100.
Is this a metal, nonmetal or metalloid?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
101.
In which group does this atom belong?
a)
1
b)
3
c)
13
d)
11
102.

Choose the TWO most reactive families on the periodic table with correct reasoning.

a)

Alkali metals because they only need to lose 1 valence electron

b)

Noble gases because they have full valence electron shells

c)

Halogens because they only need to gain 1 valence electron

d)

Halogens because they only need to lose 1 valence electron

e)

Alkali metals because they only need to gain 1 valence electron

103.

Which of the following elements is most likely to have similar properties to those of sodium (Na)?

a)

Magnesium (Mg) because it's in the same period as Na

b)

Magnesium (Mg) because it's in the same group as Na

c)

Francium (Fr) because it's in the same period as Na

d)

Francium (Fr) because it's in the same group as Na

104.

Which of the following elements is most likely a poor conductor of electricity?

a)

Beryllium (Be)

b)

Gold (Au)

c)

Phosphorus (P)

d)

Copper (Cu)

105.

_____________ ______________ are things you can observe and describe about matter without it changing chemically.

a)

Chemical properties

b)

Luster

c)

Physical properites

d)

Ductile

106.

______________ refers to the way most metals can be stretched into wires.

a)

Luster

b)

Ductile

c)

Malleable

d)

Metal

107.

______________ refers to the way a metal can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets.

a)

Luster

b)

Malleable

c)

Metalloids

d)

Solid

108.

Metals are found on the ______________ side of the periodic table.

a)

nonmetals

b)

left

c)

right

d)

metals

109.

Most metals are ____________ at room temperature.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

d)

left

110.

This group of elements have properties that are opposite those of metals. ______________________

a)

luster

b)

nonmetals

c)

metalloids

d)

metals

111.

This group of elements sit along a stair step line on the periodic table and have properties of both metals and nonmetals. _________________________

a)

luster

b)

metals

c)

nonmetals

d)

metalloids

112.

_______________ is the first element at the top of the stair step.

a)

hydrogen

b)

boron

c)

silicon

d)

carbon

113.

Copper is a common metal. Which of the following properties does this metal most likely have?

a)

High conductivity, high malleability, and low luster

b)

Low conductivity, low malleability, and low luster

c)

High conductivity, high malleability, and high luster

d)

Low conductivity, high malleability, and high luster

114.
Which element is a metalloid?
a)
Titanium
b)
Selenium
c)
Potassium
d)
Polonium
115.
Which of the following is a good conductor of heat?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
116.
One property of a nonmetals is that it is a good conductor of electricity?
a)
true
b)
false
117.
Which of the following would help a student classify an unknown element as a metal, metalloid, or non-metal?
a)
Measure its conductivity
b)
Determine its density
c)
Find its melting point
d)
Observe its color
118.
Unlike non-metals, most metals tend to —
a)
conduct electricity and heat well.
b)
be gases at room temperature.
c)
break easily when hammered.
d)
have less luster and shine.
119.
Luster is ___________
a)
A.  the way light is reflected off a surface.
b)
A.  how well a piece of matter conducts electricity. 
c)
A.  the capability of being drawn out into thin wires or threads.
d)
A.  the capability of being hammered out thin.
120.

The elements in this family are soft, silvery, and very reactive with water.

a)

Alkaline Earth Metals

b)

Alkali Metals

c)

Transition Metals

d)

Lanthanides

121.
What group on the Periodic Table contains the elements of the alkaline earth family?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
17
d)
18
122.
Gold (Au)
a)
Transition Metal
b)
Alkali Metal
c)
Alkaline Earth Metal
d)
Heavy Metal
123.
Which element is not in the Alkali metal family?
a)
Li
b)
H
c)
Fr
d)
Cs 
124.
Which is an alkaline earth metal?
a)
Calcium
b)
Rubidium
c)
Carbon
d)
Iodine
125.

Which of the following element is an example of Halogen

a)

Sodium

b)

Magnesium

c)

Fluorine

d)

Carbon

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