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Atoms and Periodic Table

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The basic unit of matter is called _____

a)

compounds

b)

molecules

c)

atoms

d)

solids

2.
Ernest Rutherford discovered that atoms were mostly _________________. 
a)
negatively charged
b)
positively charged
c)
electrons
d)
empty space. 
3.
This model this model was the first to show a nucleus, consisting of protons and neutron.  Electrons surround the nucleus but are not shown in distinct energy levels. 
a)

The "Nuclear Model" by Rutherford

b)

The "Plum Pudding Model" of the atom by Thomson

c)

The "Quantum Mechanical Modell" of the atom by Heisenberg

d)
Democritus's model of the atom
4.
This model was developed after J.J. Thompson discovered electrons, a particle smaller than an atom. Is shows electrons floating freely in a positive space.
a)
The "Plum Pudding Model" of the atom
b)
The "Rutherford Model" of the atom
c)
Democritus's model of the atom
d)
The "Quantum Mechanical Model" of the atom
5.
What are the 3 particles that make-up the atom?
a)
protons, neutrons, and isotopes
b)
neutrons, isotopes, and electrons
c)
positives, negatives, and electrons
d)
protons, neutrons, and electrons
6.

Electrons have this type of charge?

a)

negative

b)

positive

c)

neutral

7.
The positive particles of an atom are 
a)
electrons 
b)
positrons 
c)
neutrons 
d)
protons 
8.
In the center of the atom is something called _____
a)
the kernel
b)
the cell
c)
the nucleus
d)
the focal point
9.
From the diagram, which particles are indicated with the arrow?
a)
electrons and protons
b)
protons and neutrons
c)
electrons and neutrons
d)
photons and nucleons
10.
These particles orbit around the nucleus of an atom.  What are they called?
a)
electrons
b)
protons
c)
neutrons
d)
photons
11.

What is the radius of an atom?

a)

1m

b)

1 x 10-1000m

c)

1 x 10-10 m

d)

1 x 10-2 m

12.

The nucleus of an atom makes up how much of the atom?

a)

1/10,000

b)

All of it

c)

1/100

d)

1/1000

13.

Ions are formed when atoms gain or lose ___.

a)

electrons

b)

protons

c)

neutrons

d)

atomic mass

14.
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
15.
The photo above shows the isotopic notation for which isotope?
a)
Carbon 12
b)
Carbon 13
c)
Carbon 14
d)
Carbon 15
16.
Different isotopes have...
a)
different masses
b)
different atomic numbers
c)
different electrons
d)
different protons
17.
How many neutrons does a Sodium 24 isotope have?
a)
12
b)
13
c)
14
d)
15
18.

As you move down a Group on the periodic table, what happens to the size of the atoms?

a)

they stay the same

b)

they get larger

c)

they get smaller

19.

Which colour shows the alkali metals of group 1?

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Orange

d)

Red

20.

As you move down Group 1, the elements become .................... reactive

a)

explosively

b)

less

c)

more

d)

just as

21.

Put the group 1 elements in order from least to most reactive?

a)

Potassium - Sodium - Lithium

b)

Sodium - Lithium - Potassium

c)

Sodium - Potassium - Lithium

d)

Lithium - Sodium - Potassium

22.

Which colours show the non-metals?

a)

Red, orange and yellow

b)

Green and pink

c)

Purple

d)

All elements are non-metals

23.

As you move down group 7, the elements become ............... reactive

a)

explosively

b)

less

c)

more

d)

just as

24.

Put the group 7 elements in order from least to most reactive.

a)

Iodine - Bromine - Chlorine - Fluorine

b)

Fluorine - Chlorine - Bromine - Iodine

c)

Bromine - Chlorine - Fluorine - Iodine

d)

They all have the same reactivity

25.

Which colour shows the halogens of group 7?

a)

Blue

b)

Green

c)

Orange

d)

Pink

26.

How can we describe halogens?

a)

They are all silver solids at room temperature

b)

They are coloured solids, liquids and gases at room temperature

c)

They are all coloured gases

d)

They are all black solids