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WorksheetsPeriodic Table and Trends
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As you move from left to right on the periodic table, the number of valence electrons.......
Increases
Decreases
Remains the same
As you move down a group on the periodic table, the number of valence electrons....
Increases
Decreases
Remains the same
Which of the following would be most similar to Phosphorus? (select all that apply)
Nitrogen
Sulfur
Silicon
Germanium
Antimony
The common charge on an atom in group 17 would be....
+1
+7
-7
-1
17
Alkali Metals are..
in group 1 and are the most reactive metals.
in group 2 and are the second most reactive metals.
in group 17 and are the most reactive nonmetals.
in group 18 and are inert (unreactive).
Alkaline Earth Metals are..
in group 1 and are the most reactive metals.
in group 2 and are the second most reactive metals.
in group 17 and are the most reactive nonmetals.
in group 18 and are inert (unreactive).
Vertical columns on the periodic table are called ___?
groups
periods
rows
families
Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the halogens.
red
black
blue
orange
Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the noble gases.
red
black
blue
orange
Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the transition metals.
red
black
blue
orange
Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the metalloids.
bright yellow
gold
teal
light blue
Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the alkaline earth metals.
yellow
dark yellow
blue/green
teal
Horizontal rows on the periodic table are called ___?
groups
periods
rows
families
The periodic table is mostly comprised of what type of element?
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
Electronegativity __________ from left to right within a period and __________ from top to bottom within a group.
decreases, increases
increases, increases
increases, decreases
stays the same, increases
Cl or Al?
Ions are formed when atoms gain or lose ___.
electrons
protons
neutrons
atomic mass
What property is being measured in this diagram?
Density
Ionization Energy
Atomic Radius
Atomic Mass
Which of the following atoms has the greatest atomic radius?
nitrogen
phosphorus
potassium
cesium
If a potassium atom lost one electron, what would be the symbol for that ion?
Which element in period 4 has the highest electronegativity?
potassium
calcium
copper
bromine
Which of these elements in group 1A has the largest atomic radius?
cesium
rubidium
potassium
sodium
The common charge on an atom in group 17 would be....
+1
+7
-7
-1
17
What type of elements are poor conductors of heat and electricity?
transition metals
inner transition metals
metals
nonmetals
What type of elements are malleable and ductile?
noble gases
nonmetals
metals
halogens
Which element has the most similar properties to phosphorus (P)?
Strontium (Sr)
Arsenic (As)
Xenon (Xe)
Copper (Cu)
What is the correct period and group number for cobalt (Co)?
Period 3, group 9
Period 9, group 4
Period 4, group 9
Period 4, group 7
If an element is a good conductor of heat and electricity, which classification is it most likely to have?
Nonmetal
Metal
Metalloid
Noble gas
Which element is an alkaline earth metal?
Chlorine
Iron
Sodium
Calcium
What is the name of the element in period 5, group 16?
Polonium
Tellurium
Thallium
Selenium
How many valence electrons does Aluminum (Al) have?
1
3
13
27
What is the oxidation number for Magnesium (Mg)?
2-
2+
6-
6+
The valence configuration of 5s25p3 refers to which element?
Niobium (Nb)
Iodine (I)
Antimony (Sb)
Bismuth (Bi)
What is the valence configuration of Silicon?
1s22s22p63s23p2
3s23p2
3p2
Which element has a larger atomic radius than potassium (K)?
Lithium (Li)
Scandium (Sc)
Sulfur (S)
Cesium (Cs)
Which element has the highest ionization energy?
Aluminum (Al)
Barium (Ba)
Manganese (Mn)
Fluorine (F)
Rank the elements from highest to lowest electronegativity: gallium, chlorine, strontium
Strontium, gallium, chlorine
Gallium, strontium, chlorine
Chlorine, gallium, strontium
Gallium, chlorine, strontium
A ___________ has both properties of metals and nonmetals.
Metals
Metalloids
Nonmetals
Noble Gases
___________ are good conductors of heat and electricity.
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
Noble Gases
______________ generally have low melting/boiling points.
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
Lanthanides
_______________ generally have high melting/boiling points.
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
Noble Gases
The rows in the periodic table are referred to as...
Groups
Families
Periods
Series
The vertical columns in the Periodic Table are referred to as...
Groups/Families
Periods
Rows
Series
The amount of energy required to remove an electron from an atom is known as the
Electron Affinity
Electronegativity
Ionization Energy
Atomic Radius
Which of the following best describes valence electrons?
The innermost electrons in an atom
The electrons in the outermost shell
The electrons that have moved energy shells to emit light
The electrons that are positively charged
The alkaline earth metals all have _______ valence electron(s)
1
2
3
it varies
Which family/group has 7 valence electrons?
Alkali Metals
Alkaline Earth Metals
Halogens
Oxygen Family
Which element is the most electronegative in the 4th period?
C
Br
Kr
k
Which element has the largest radius in the Alkaline Earth Metal family?
H
Be
Ra
Fr
Which of the following has the lowest ionization energy?
Sr
Te
Rh
Xe
Which element in the Boron family has the highest ionization energy?
B
Al
Tl
Ra
Which of the following has a larger radius than a neutral atom?
cation
anion
Which of the following has a smaller radius than a neutral atom?
cation
anion
The vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table are called
groups
towers
periods
atomic numbers
The letter, C, is a ... of carbon.
Name
Nickname
Chemical Symbol
Pseudonym
True or False: The reactivity of metals tends to decrease as you move from left to right across the periodic table.
True
False
Name this group: These metals are the most reactive.
Name this group: These metals are the second most reactive.
Name this group: These metals are the second most reactive.
Name this group: These metals contain familiar metals such as gold, iron, and copper.
Find an element with similar chemical properties to Barium (Ba).
Ca an Ra, because they are in the same group and have similar chemical properties.
Cs and La, b/c they are in the same period number.
Ca and Y, b/c they are 90 degree angle and have similiar properties.
The atom with the largest atomic radius in Period 2 is -
Be
N
F
Ba
Electronegativity
Atomic Number
Atomic Radius
Ionization Energy
What is the name of Group 1
Alkaline Earth Metals
Boron Family
Alkali Metals
Halogen Family
N or C?
Electronegativity __________ from left to right within a period and __________ from top to bottom within a group.
decreases, increases
increases, increases
increases, decreases
stays the same, increases
Metals (select all that apply)
are found on the right side of the periodic table.
are found on the left side of the periodic table.
are good conductors of heat and electricity.
are brittle.
are malleable and ductile.
Which element is found in group 2, period 6?
Oxygen (O)
Barium (Ba)
Selenium (Se)
Carbon (C)
Which halogen is found in period 4?
Krypton (Kr)
Xenon (Xe)
Bromine (Br)
Iodine (I)
Which element has similar chemical properties as sodium but has 7 energy levels?
Francium (Fr)
Cesium (Cs)
Rubidium (Rb)
Potassium (K)
Elements that have the same number of energy levels are said to be in the same ______.
group
period
family
classification
Elements in the same group or family have _____________.
the same number of valence electrons and different properties.
the same number of valence electrons and similar properties
different number of valence electrons and similar properties.
different number of valence electrons and different properties.
1s22s22p63s2
How many valence electrons does Fluorine have?
5
6
7
8
The periodic table is broken into Rows and Columns.
The Rows are called _____
Periods
Groups/Families
The periodic table is broken into Rows and Columns.
The Columns are called _____
Periods
Groups/Families
Which of the following is a Metal?
Tungsten
Carbon
Oxygen
Argon
Which of the following is a Nonmetal?
Sulfur
Gold
Iron
Calcium
What is the name of the group that contains unreactive nonmetals, each with 8 valence electrons?
Noble Gases
Halogens
Alkaline Earth Metals
Rare Earth Metals
What is the name of the group that contains highly reactive metals, each with 1 valence electron?
Noble Gases
Halogens
Alkali Metals
Rare Earth Metals
What is the name of the group that contains reactive metals, each with 2 valence electrons?
Transition Metals
Halogens
Alkaline Earth Metals
Rare Earth Metals
What is the name of the group that contains highly reactive nonmetals, each with 7 valence electrons?
Noble Gases
Halogens
Alkaline Earth Metals
Metalloids
What does the Atomic Number of an element represent?
# of Protons
# of Neutrons
# of Electrons
# of Neutrinos
Which of the following is an example of a metalloid?
Ge
Pb
Ne
Fe
Which of these elements is the MOST Electronegative?
Fluorine - F
Francium - Fr
Elements in the same group/family have the same...
Chemical Properties
Number of Protons
Number of Electrons
Energy Levels
Atomic Radius increases as you move ___ and ___.
Select all that apply!
Up
Down
Left
Right
Electronegativity increases as you move ___ and ___.
Select all that apply!
Up
Down
Left
Right
Ionization Energy increases as you move ___ and ___.
Select all that apply!
Up
Down
Left
Right
Which of these elements has the LARGEST radius?
Fluorine - F
Francium - Fr
Helium - He
Which of these elements has the GREATEST Ionization Energy?
Fluorine - F
Francium - Fr
Helium - He
Which of the following would have the largest radius?
Mg+2
Mg
Which of the following would have the largest radius?
Cl
Cl-1
Which set of elements would have the MOST similar properties?
Mg, Ca, Sr
P, S, Cl
Li, Ni, Si
P, Ge, In
Most elements on the Periodic Table are...
Metals
Nonmetals
Metalloids
Sodium is a highly reactive metal. It has only 1 valence electron. Which group does it belong to?
Alkali Metals
Alkaline Earth Metals
Transition Metals
Rare Earth Metals
Which of the following would be the MOST electronegative?
Iodine (I)
Tellerium (Te)
Antimony (Sb)
Tin (Sn)
Which of the following would have the HIGHEST Ionization Energy?
Beryllium (Be)
Magnesium (Mg)
Calcium (Ca)
Strontium (Sr)
Which of the following elements is in the same Period as Bromine?
Hydrogen (H)
Chlorine (Cl)
Gallium (Ga)
Lead (Pb)
Cl or Al?
N or C?
H or F?
Which atom has the largest atomic radius?
Magnesium
Calcium
Barium
Radium
The arrangement of elements from left to right in Period 4 is based on:
atomic mass
atomic number
number of electron shells
number of oxidation states
Compared to the atoms of nonmetals in Period 3, the atoms of metals in Period 3 have:
fewer valence electrons
more valence electrons
fewer electron shells
more electron shells
Which list includes elements with the most similar chemical properties?
Be, Mg, Ca
Al, Si, P
O, S, Cl
Be, Mg, Ca
Which general trends in atomic radius and electronegativity are observed as the elements in Period 3 are considered in order of increasing atomic number?
Atomic radius decreases, electronegativity increases
Atomic radius increases, electronegativity decreases
Both increase
Both decrease
As atomic number increases within Group 15, atomic radius:
decreases only
increases only
decreases then increases
increases then decreases
Compared to a potassium atom, a potassium ion has:
smaller radius
larger radius
fewer protons
more protons
An ion of which element has a larger radius than an atom of the same element:
Aluminum
Chlorine
Magnesium
Sodium
Which term represents the attraction one atom has for the electrons in a bond with another atom?
Electronegativity
Electrical conductivity
Ionization energy
Mechanical energy
Which atom in the ground state requires the least amount of energy to remove its valence electron?
Lithium
Potassium
Rubidium
Sodium
In Period 3, from left to right, each element will:
decrease in electronegativity
decrease in atomic mass
increase in number of protons
increase in metallic character
Which element on the Periodic Table is the most reactive nonmetal?
Carbon
Francium
Nitrogen
Fluorine
When an atom of Sulfur becomes an ion, the radius:
Increases
Decreases
Remains the same
Which atom requires the least amount of energy to remove a valence electron?
Be
Mg
Ca
Sr
Which atom has a stable electron configuration?
Arsenic
Bromine
Krypton
Fluorine
Germanium is a metalloid because:
it is brittle and a poor conductor
it is malleable and a good conductor
is a good conductor of electricity and heat
exhibits metallic and nonmetallic properties
What term contains elements with similar chemical properties?
Group
Period
Which atom has the smallest atomic radius?
Francium
Neon
Fluorine
Oxygen
Which element is a poor conductor of electricity?
Nickel
Silver
Potassium
Phosphorus
Which element is malleable and ductile?
Barium
Carbon
Iodine
Argon
Which element is not a metalloid?
Boron
Silicon
Aluminum
Arsenic
Identify an element in Group 13 that is a metalloid.
Boron
Aluminum
Gallium
Indium
