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The Periodic Table, Valency and Ions

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many electrons are there in the valence shell of the O2– ion?

a)

2

b)

8

c)

10

d)

6

2.

An atom that loses or gains electrons is called a(n)

a)

isotope.

b)

proton.

c)

neutron.

d)

ion.

3.

Which of the following correctly represents the electronic distribution in the Mg atom? .

a)

3, 8, 1

b)

2, 8, 2

c)

1, 8, 3

d)

8, 2, 2

4.

A molecule of a compound is electrically _______________.

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

either a) or b)

d)

neutral

5.

The electronic configuration of chlorine is

a)

2,7

b)

2,8,8,7

c)

2,8,7

d)

2,7,8

6.

Which of the following is the symbol of the element silver?

a)

Au

b)

Al

c)

Ag

d)

Hg

7.

The correct symbol for copper is ______.

a)

C

b)

Cl

c)

Cr

d)

Cu

8.

To find the number of valence electrons in an atom of a representative element, simply look at its ............... number.

a)

group

b)

period

9.

................................. are diagrams that show valence electrons in the atoms of an element as dots.

a)

Electron dot structures

b)

Proton dot structures:

c)

Neutron dot structures:

10.

Atoms of nonmetals tend to lose their valence electrons.

a)

True

b)

False

11.

An anion is an atom or group of atoms with ................ charge.

a)

a negative

b)

a positive

c)

no

12.

How many valency electrons are in oxygen.

8O

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

13.

A valence electron is what?

a)

The electron in the outer shell of an atom.

b)

The electron in the inner shell of an atom.

c)

The last electron.

d)

The first electron.

14.

Atoms are electrically neutral when

a)

They have a minimal charge.

b)

They have a balanced number of protons and neutrons.

c)

They have a balanced number of protons and electrons.

d)

They have no valance electrons.

15.

Cations have what type of charge?

a)

Positive

b)

Negative