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Chapter 5 The Periodic Table

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

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1.

The order of the elements in the periodic table is based on

a)

the number of protons in the nucleus.

b)

the electric charge of the nucleus.

c)

the number of neutrons in the nucleus.

d)

atomic mass.

2.

Semiconductors are elements that

a)

have large atomic masses but small atomic numbers.

b)

do not form compounds.

c)

can conduct heat and electricity under certain conditions.

d)

are extremely hard.

3.

In Mendeleev's periodic table, elements in each column had similar

a)

atomic masses.

b)

propeties

c)

atomic number.

d)

symbols.

4.

Magnesium (Mg) is located to the right of sodium (Na) because Mg has

a)

fewer protons.

b)

no neutrons.

c)

no protons.

d)

more protons.

5.

As you move from left to right across the periodic table, elements

a)

become less metallic.

b)

have a lower atomic number.

c)

have a lower atomic weight.

d)

become more metallic.

6.

How was Mendeleev's periodic table arranged?

a)

by increasing atomic mass

b)

by decreasing atomic mass

c)

by increasing atomic number

d)

by decreasing atomic number

7.

What is Mendeleev is known for?

a)

creating today's atomic model

b)

discovering protons

c)

publishing the first periodic table

d)

discovering Mendelevium

8.

Mendeleev left gaps in his periodic table because

a)

the table was too small.

b)

protons belonged there.

c)

the table was too full.

d)

no known elements fit there.

9.

Each column of the periodic table is

a)

an element.

b)

a group.

c)

an isotope.

d)

a period.

10.

The periodic law states that elements that have similar properties appear

a)

to the left of each other.

b)

to the right of each other.

c)

at every tenth element.

d)

at regular intervals.

11.

As you move from up to down in a column of the periodic table, elements have

a)

fewer protons.

b)

a lower atomic number.

c)

a higher atomic number.

d)

a higher group number.

12.

What is the location of elements in the periodic table related to?

a)

color

b)

number of neutrons

c)

atomic weight

d)

electron arrangement

13.

Atoms that gain or lose electrons are called

a)

metals.

b)

nonmetals.

c)

ions.

d)

isotopes.

14.

Elements that have one valence electron tend to

a)

be highly reactive.

b)

form ions.

c)

become charged.

d)

All of the above

15.

Group 17 elements form

a)

anions.

b)

cations.

c)

metals.

d)

semiconductors.

16.

The three main groups of elements are metals, nonmetals, and

a)

inert gases.

b)

alkali metals.

c)

radioactive isotopes.

d)

semiconductors.

17.

Most elements are

a)

metals.

b)

nonmetals.

c)

metalloids.

d)

semiconductors.

18.

Each element in an element family shares the same

a)

average atomic mass.

b)

number of protons.

c)

number of valence electrons.

d)

atomic number.

19.

Elements in an element family have similar

a)

atomic symbols.

b)

atomic sizes.

c)

atomic weights.

d)

chemical properties.

20.

When can semiconductors conduct heat and electricity?

a)

under all conditions

b)

under almost all conditions

c)

under some conditions

d)

under no conditions

21.

The order of elements in the modern periodic table is based on an element's

a)

atomic number.

b)

name.

c)

chemical symbol.

d)

atomic mass.

22.

Elements within the same group in the periodic table have similar properties because they have the same number of

a)

protons.

b)

neutrons.

c)

ions.

d)

valence electrons.

23.

Which statement about noble gases is correct?

a)

They form compounds with very bright colors.

b)

They exist as single atoms rather than as molecules.

c)

They are highly reactive with both metals and nonmetals.

d)

They are extremely rare in nature.

24.

As one moves from left to right across a period in the modern periodic table, elements become

a)

smaller.

b)

lighter.

c)

less metallic.

d)

more unlike each other.

25.

Elements that are found in the same group have the same number of

a)

protons.

b)

neutrons.

c)

valence electrons.

d)

protons and neutrons.

26.

A lithium ion is much less reactive than a lithium atom because it

a)

is much more massive.

b)

has a filled outer s orbital

c)

has a negative electric charge.

d)

has no charge.

27.

Which is not a family of the periodic table?

a)

alkaline-earth metals

b)

anions

c)

halogens

d)

noble gases

28.

Most halogens form compounds by

a)

gaining an electron to form a negative ion.

b)

losing an electron to form a positive ion.

c)

losing protons.

d)

joining with both calcium and carbon.

29.

Transition metals such as copper or tungsten form compounds by

a)

gaining electrons to form negative ions.

b)

losing electrons to form positive ions.

c)

losing neutrons.

d)

changing shape and color.

30.

Silicon, a semiconductor, is often found in

a)

air.

b)

computers.

c)

steel.

d)

wood.

31.

CFA

Group 1 is also known as the:

a)

Noble Gases

b)

Halogens

c)

Alkali Metals

d)

Alkali Earth Metals

32.

CFA

The second valence shell of an element can hold how many electrons?

a)

2

b)

8

c)

16

d)

32

33.

CFA

Which group of elements is the most stable?

a)

Noble Gases

b)

Halogen

c)

Alkali Metals

d)

Alkali Earth Metals

34.

CFA

Why was Mendeleev's table chosen over others?

a)

Usability

b)

Arrangement

c)

Order

d)

Predictability

35.

CFA

How is the periodic table organized?

a)

Atomic Mass

b)

Amu

c)

Electron Configurations

d)

Atomic Number