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Periodic Table and Trends

Total questions: 186

Worksheet time: 4hrs 41mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Electronegativity is...
a)
how good an atom is at attracting electrons
b)
the ability of an atom to lose electrons
c)
the energy required to remove an electron from a specific atom
d)
how easy it is to make friends. 
2.
Ionization energy is...
a)
the energy required to add an electron to a specific atom
b)
how much energy it takes to remove an electron from an atom
c)
the energy required to shield the outer electrons from the nucleus
d)
a measure of the ability of an atom to attract electrons
3.
Atomic radius generally increases as we move __________.  
a)
down a group and from right to left across a period 
b)
up a group and from left to right across a period 
c)
down a group and from left to right across a period 
d)
up a group and from right to left across a period 
4.
Which atom has the largest atomic radius?
a)
potassium
b)
rubidium 
c)
francium
d)
cesium
5.

As you move from left to right on the periodic table, the number of valence electrons.......

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Remains the same

6.

As you move down a group on the periodic table, the number of valence electrons....

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Remains the same

7.

Which of the following would be most similar to Phosphorus? (select all that apply)

a)

Nitrogen

b)

Sulfur

c)

Silicon

d)

Germanium

e)

Antimony

8.

The common charge on an atom in group 17 would be....

a)

+1

b)

+7

c)

-7

d)

-1

e)

17

9.

Alkali Metals are..

a)

in group 1 and are the most reactive metals.

b)

in group 2 and are the second most reactive metals.

c)

in group 17 and are the most reactive nonmetals.

d)

in group 18 and are inert (unreactive).

10.

Alkaline Earth Metals are..

a)

in group 1 and are the most reactive metals.

b)

in group 2 and are the second most reactive metals.

c)

in group 17 and are the most reactive nonmetals.

d)

in group 18 and are inert (unreactive).

11.

Vertical columns on the periodic table are called ___?

a)

groups

b)

periods

c)

rows

d)

families

12.

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the halogens.

a)

red

b)

black

c)

blue

d)

orange

13.

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the noble gases.

a)

red

b)

black

c)

blue

d)

orange

14.

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the transition metals.

a)

red

b)

black

c)

blue

d)

orange

15.

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the metalloids.

a)

bright yellow

b)

gold

c)

teal

d)

light blue

16.

Which color on the image of the periodic table corresponds with the alkaline earth metals.

a)

yellow

b)

dark yellow

c)

blue/green

d)

teal

17.

Horizontal rows on the periodic table are called ___?

a)

groups

b)

periods

c)

rows

d)

families

18.

The periodic table is mostly comprised of what type of element?

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Metalloids

19.
The atom with the largest atomic radius in Group 18 is - 
a)
Ar
b)
He
c)
Kr
d)
Rn
20.
The element with the smallest ionization energy in Period 6 is - 
a)
Rn
b)
Cs
c)
Os
d)
Tm
21.

Electronegativity __________ from left to right within a period and __________ from top to bottom within a group.

a)

decreases, increases 

b)

increases, increases

c)

increases, decreases 

d)

stays the same, increases

22.
a)
12
b)
7
c)
8
d)
14
23.
Elements in the same column of the periodic table always have the same # of _______ as one another.
a)
Protons
b)
Neutrons
c)
Electrons
d)
Valence Electrons
24.
Rows on the period table are called _____ while columns are called _____.
a)
groups, families
b)
groups, periods
c)
periods, groups
d)
families, groups
25.
The atoms along the staircase are called 
a)
metals
b)
nonmetals
c)
metalloids
d)
noble gases
26.
Which is a halogen?
a)
Helium
b)
Chlorine
c)
Oxygen
d)
Neptune
27.
Which periodic group has the smallest atomic radius?
a)
Alkali metals
b)
Halogens
c)
Noble Gases
d)
Transition metals
28.
Which has the greater EN: 
Cl or Al?
a)
Cl
b)
Al
29.
Which of the following will have a larger radius than Zinc?
a)
Gallium
b)
Aluminum
c)
Magnesium
d)
Strontium
30.

Ions are formed when atoms gain or lose ___.

a)

electrons

b)

protons

c)

neutrons

d)

atomic mass

31.

What property is being measured in this diagram?

a)

Density

b)

Ionization Energy

c)

Atomic Radius

d)

Atomic Mass

32.

Which of the following atoms has the greatest atomic radius?

a)

nitrogen

b)

phosphorus

c)

potassium

d)

cesium

33.

If a potassium atom lost one electron, what would be the symbol for that ion?

a)
b)
c)
d)
34.

Which element in period 4 has the highest electronegativity?

a)

potassium

b)

calcium

c)

copper

d)

bromine

35.

Which of these elements in group 1A has the largest atomic radius?

a)

cesium

b)

rubidium

c)

potassium

d)

sodium

36.

The common charge on an atom in group 17 would be....

a)

+1

b)

+7

c)

-7

d)

-1

e)

17

37.

What type of elements are poor conductors of heat and electricity?

a)

transition metals

b)

inner transition metals

c)

metals

d)

nonmetals

38.

What type of elements are malleable and ductile?

a)

noble gases

b)

nonmetals

c)

metals

d)

halogens

39.
Which of the following will have a lower ionization energy than Scandium (Sc)?
a)
Helium (He)
b)
Titanium (Ti)
c)
Calcium (Ca)
d)
Magnesium (Mg)
40.

Which element has the most similar properties to phosphorus (P)?

a)

Strontium (Sr)

b)

Arsenic (As)

c)

Xenon (Xe)

d)

Copper (Cu)

41.

What is the correct period and group number for cobalt (Co)?

a)

Period 3, group 9

b)

Period 9, group 4

c)

Period 4, group 9

d)

Period 4, group 7

42.

If an element is a good conductor of heat and electricity, which classification is it most likely to have?

a)

Nonmetal

b)

Metal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Noble gas

43.

Which element is an alkaline earth metal?

a)

Chlorine

b)

Iron

c)

Sodium

d)

Calcium

44.

What is the name of the element in period 5, group 16?

a)

Polonium

b)

Tellurium

c)

Thallium

d)

Selenium

45.

How many valence electrons does Aluminum (Al) have?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

13

d)

27

46.

What is the oxidation number for Magnesium (Mg)?

a)

2-

b)

2+

c)

6-

d)

6+

47.

The valence configuration of 5s25p3 refers to which element?

a)

Niobium (Nb)

b)

Iodine (I)

c)

Antimony (Sb)

d)

Bismuth (Bi)

48.

What is the valence configuration of Silicon?

a)

1s22s22p63s23p2

b)

3s23p2

c)

3p2

49.

Which element has a larger atomic radius than potassium (K)?

a)

Lithium (Li)

b)

Scandium (Sc)

c)

Sulfur (S)

d)

Cesium (Cs)

50.

Which element has the highest ionization energy?

a)

Aluminum (Al)

b)

Barium (Ba)

c)

Manganese (Mn)

d)

Fluorine (F)

51.

Rank the elements from highest to lowest electronegativity: gallium, chlorine, strontium

a)

Strontium, gallium, chlorine

b)

Gallium, strontium, chlorine

c)

Chlorine, gallium, strontium

d)

Gallium, chlorine, strontium

52.

A ___________ has both properties of metals and nonmetals.

a)

Metals

b)

Metalloids

c)

Nonmetals

d)

Noble Gases

53.

___________ are good conductors of heat and electricity.

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Noble Gases

54.

______________ generally have low melting/boiling points.

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Lanthanides

55.

_______________ generally have high melting/boiling points.

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Noble Gases

56.

The rows in the periodic table are referred to as...

a)

Groups

b)

Families

c)

Periods

d)

Series

57.

The vertical columns in the Periodic Table are referred to as...

a)

Groups/Families

b)

Periods

c)

Rows

d)

Series

58.

The amount of energy required to remove an electron from an atom is known as the

a)

Electron Affinity

b)

Electronegativity

c)

Ionization Energy

d)

Atomic Radius

59.

Which of the following best describes valence electrons?

a)

The innermost electrons in an atom

b)

The electrons in the outermost shell

c)

The electrons that have moved energy shells to emit light

d)

The electrons that are positively charged

60.

The alkaline earth metals all have _______ valence electron(s)

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

it varies

61.

Which family/group has 7 valence electrons?

a)

Alkali Metals

b)

Alkaline Earth Metals

c)

Halogens

d)

Oxygen Family

62.

Which element is the most electronegative in the 4th period?

a)

C

b)

Br

c)

Kr

d)

k

63.

Which element has the largest radius in the Alkaline Earth Metal family?

a)

H

b)

Be

c)

Ra

d)

Fr

64.

Which of the following has the lowest ionization energy?

a)

Sr

b)

Te

c)

Rh

d)

Xe

65.

Which element in the Boron family has the highest ionization energy?

a)

B

b)

Al

c)

Tl

d)

Ra

66.

Which of the following has a larger radius than a neutral atom?

a)

cation

b)

anion

67.

Which of the following has a smaller radius than a neutral atom?

a)

cation

b)

anion

68.

The vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table are called

a)

groups

b)

towers

c)

periods

d)

atomic numbers

69.
The Modern Periodic Table of Elements is arranged by
a)
atomic mass
b)
atomic number
c)
valence electrons
d)
number of isotopes
70.
Which is an alkali metal?
a)
Magnesium
b)
Iron
c)
Sodium
d)
Europium
71.
Which is a halogen?
a)
Helium
b)
Chlorine
c)
Oxygen
d)
Neptune
72.
Elements in a ..................have similar chemical properties.  
a)
period
b)
group
c)
row
73.

The letter, C, is a ... of carbon.

a)

Name

b)

Nickname

c)

Chemical Symbol

d)

Pseudonym

74.

True or False: The reactivity of metals tends to decrease as you move from left to right across the periodic table.

a)

True

b)

False

75.

Name this group: These metals are the most reactive.

a)
b)
c)
d)
76.

Name this group: These metals are the second most reactive.

a)
b)
c)
d)
77.

Name this group: These metals are the second most reactive.

a)
b)
c)
d)
78.

Name this group: These metals contain familiar metals such as gold, iron, and copper.

a)
b)
c)
d)
79.

Find an element with similar chemical properties to Barium (Ba).

a)

Ca an Ra, because they are in the same group and have similar chemical properties.

b)

Cs and La, b/c they are in the same period number.

c)

Ca and Y, b/c they are 90 degree angle and have similiar properties.

80.
Ionization energy is the...
a)
energy needed to remove the outermost electron.
b)
ability of an atom to attract electrons from another atom.
81.
Electronegativity is the...
a)
energy needed to remove the outermost electron.
b)
ability of an atom to attract electrons from another atom.
82.
Which element has the smaller atomic radius: potassium (K) or bromine (Br)?
a)
potassium (K)
b)
bromine (Br)
83.
Which element has the greatest ionization energy: Aluminum (Al)    or    Chlorine (Cl)?
a)
Aluminum (Al)
b)
Chlorine (Cl)
84.
Which element has the greatest electronegativity: Nitrogen (N) or Arsenic (As)?
a)
Nitrogen (N)
b)
Arsenic (As)
85.
As atoms of elements in group 16 are considered in order from top to bottom, the electronegativity of each successive element....
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
remains the same
d)
none of the above
86.
Which atom has the largest atomic radius?
a)
potassium
b)
rubidium 
c)
francium
d)
cesium
87.
Ionization energy is...
a)
the energy required to add an electron to a specific atom
b)
how much energy it takes to remove an electron from an atom
c)
the energy required to shield the outer electrons from the nucleus
d)
a measure of the ability of an atom to attract electrons
88.
The atom with the largest atomic radius in Group 18 is - 
a)
Ar
b)
He
c)
Kr
d)
Rn
89.
As you move down a group, atomic radius increases because - 
a)
you add more and more neutrons
b)
you add more and more protons
c)
you add more and more shells (energy levels)
d)
you add more atomic mass
90.

The atom with the largest atomic radius in Period 2 is - 

a)

Be

b)

N

c)

F

d)

Ba

91.
The element with the smallest ionization energy in Period 6 is - 
a)
Rn
b)
Cs
c)
Os
d)
Tm
92.
The energy required to remove electrons is the definition of: 
a)

Electronegativity

b)

Atomic Number

c)

Atomic Radius

d)

Ionization Energy

93.

What is the name of Group 1

a)

Alkaline Earth Metals

b)

Boron Family

c)

Alkali Metals

d)

Halogen Family

94.
Electronegativity is...
a)
the ability of an atom to attract/ accept electrons
b)
the ability of an atom to lose electrons
c)
the energy required to remove an electron from a specific atom
d)
how easy it is to make friends. 
95.
Which has the greater Electronegativity: 
N or C?
a)
C
b)
N
96.

Electronegativity __________ from left to right within a period and __________ from top to bottom within a group.

a)

decreases, increases 

b)

increases, increases

c)

increases, decreases 

d)

stays the same, increases

97.
Which atom has the largest atomic radius?
a)
potassium
b)
rubidium 
c)
francium
d)
cesium
98.
Which of the following pairs of elements have similar properties
a)
Barium and Calcium
b)
Sodium and Magnesium
c)
Nickel and Copper
d)
Lithium and Helium 
99.
__________ would have some characteristics of metals and some characteristics of nonmetals.
a)
Gold
b)
Sodium
c)
Arsenic
d)
Bismuth
100.

Metals (select all that apply)

a)

are found on the right side of the periodic table.

b)

are found on the left side of the periodic table.

c)

are good conductors of heat and electricity.

d)

are brittle.

e)

are malleable and ductile.

101.

Which element is found in group 2, period 6?

a)

Oxygen (O)

b)

Barium (Ba)

c)

Selenium (Se)

d)

Carbon (C)

102.

Which halogen is found in period 4?

a)

Krypton (Kr)

b)

Xenon (Xe)

c)

Bromine (Br)

d)

Iodine (I)

103.

Which element has similar chemical properties as sodium but has 7 energy levels?

a)

Francium (Fr)

b)

Cesium (Cs)

c)

Rubidium (Rb)

d)

Potassium (K)

104.

Elements that have the same number of energy levels are said to be in the same ______.

a)

group

b)

period

c)

family

d)

classification

105.

Elements in the same group or family have _____________.

a)

the same number of valence electrons and different properties.

b)

the same number of valence electrons and similar properties

c)

different number of valence electrons and similar properties.

d)

different number of valence electrons and different properties.

106.
What atom matches this electron configuration?
1s22s22p63s2
a)
Neon
b)
Magnesium
c)
Aluminum
d)
Potassium
107.
What's a valence electron?
a)
electrons in the second energy level
b)
electrons in the outermost energy level
c)
the atomic number
d)
electrons in the first level
108.

How many valence electrons does Fluorine have?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

109.

The periodic table is broken into Rows and Columns.


The Rows are called _____

a)

Periods

b)

Groups/Families

110.

The periodic table is broken into Rows and Columns.


The Columns are called _____

a)

Periods

b)

Groups/Families

111.

Which of the following is a Metal?

a)

Tungsten

b)

Carbon

c)

Oxygen

d)

Argon

112.

Which of the following is a Nonmetal?

a)

Sulfur

b)

Gold

c)

Iron

d)

Calcium

113.

What is the name of the group that contains unreactive nonmetals, each with 8 valence electrons?

a)

Noble Gases

b)

Halogens

c)

Alkaline Earth Metals

d)

Rare Earth Metals

114.

What is the name of the group that contains highly reactive metals, each with 1 valence electron?

a)

Noble Gases

b)

Halogens

c)

Alkali Metals

d)

Rare Earth Metals

115.

What is the name of the group that contains reactive metals, each with 2 valence electrons?

a)

Transition Metals

b)

Halogens

c)

Alkaline Earth Metals

d)

Rare Earth Metals

116.

What is the name of the group that contains highly reactive nonmetals, each with 7 valence electrons?

a)

Noble Gases

b)

Halogens

c)

Alkaline Earth Metals

d)

Metalloids

117.

What does the Atomic Number of an element represent?

a)

# of Protons

b)

# of Neutrons

c)

# of Electrons

d)

# of Neutrinos

118.

Which of the following is an example of a metalloid?

a)

Ge

b)

Pb

c)

Ne

d)

Fe

119.

Which of these elements is the MOST Electronegative?

a)

Fluorine - F

b)

Francium - Fr

120.

Elements in the same group/family have the same...

a)

Chemical Properties

b)

Number of Protons

c)

Number of Electrons

d)

Energy Levels

121.

Atomic Radius increases as you move ___ and ___.


Select all that apply!

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Left

d)

Right

122.

Electronegativity increases as you move ___ and ___.


Select all that apply!

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Left

d)

Right

123.

Ionization Energy increases as you move ___ and ___.


Select all that apply!

a)

Up

b)

Down

c)

Left

d)

Right

124.

Which of these elements has the LARGEST radius?

a)

Fluorine - F

b)

Francium - Fr

c)

Helium - He

125.

Which of these elements has the GREATEST Ionization Energy?

a)

Fluorine - F

b)

Francium - Fr

c)

Helium - He

126.

Which of the following would have the largest radius?

a)

Mg+2

b)

Mg

127.

Which of the following would have the largest radius?

a)

Cl

b)

Cl-1

128.

Which set of elements would have the MOST similar properties?

a)

Mg, Ca, Sr

b)

P, S, Cl

c)

Li, Ni, Si

d)

P, Ge, In

129.

Most elements on the Periodic Table are...

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Metalloids

130.

Sodium is a highly reactive metal. It has only 1 valence electron. Which group does it belong to?

a)

Alkali Metals

b)

Alkaline Earth Metals

c)

Transition Metals

d)

Rare Earth Metals

131.

Which of the following would be the MOST electronegative?

a)

Iodine (I)

b)

Tellerium (Te)

c)

Antimony (Sb)

d)

Tin (Sn)

132.

Which of the following would have the HIGHEST Ionization Energy?

a)

Beryllium (Be)

b)

Magnesium (Mg)

c)

Calcium (Ca)

d)

Strontium (Sr)

133.

Which of the following elements is in the same Period as Bromine?

a)

Hydrogen (H)

b)

Chlorine (Cl)

c)

Gallium (Ga)

d)

Lead (Pb)

134.
As you move down the periodic table atoms get bigger.  This is because ____________.
a)
The atoms have more mass.
b)
The atoms have more protons.
c)
The atoms have more energy levels
d)
The atoms have more nuetrons
135.
Which statement correctly and completely identifies a trend?
a)
Atomic radius decreases across a period and increases down a group.
b)
Electronegativity decreases across a period and decreases down a group.
c)
Ionization energy increases across a period and increases down a group.
d)
Ionic radius increases across a period and increases down a group.
136.
Electronegativity is...
a)
how good an atom is at attracting electrons
b)
the ability of an atom to lose electrons
c)
the energy required to remove an electron from a specific atom
d)
how easy it is to make friends. 
137.
Based on electronegativity trends in the periodic table, which of the following is the most likely value for the electronegativity of silicon?
a)
2.44
b)
1.23
c)
2.22
d)
2.03
138.
The element with the largest electronegativity in the halogens is - 
a)
At
b)
F
c)
Cl
d)
Br
139.
Metals have the largest - 
a)
atomic radius and electronegativity
b)
electronegativity and ionization energy
c)
atomic radius only
d)
ionization energy and atomic radius
140.
The atom with the largest atomic radius in Group 18 is - 
a)
Ar
b)
He
c)
Kr
d)
Rn
141.
Ionization energy is...
a)
the energy required to add an electron to a specific atom
b)
how much energy it takes to remove an electron from an atom
c)
the energy required to shield the outer electrons from the nucleus
d)
a measure of the ability of an atom to attract electrons
142.
Which atom has the largest atomic radius?
a)
potassium
b)
rubidium 
c)
francium
d)
cesium
143.
As atoms of elements in group 16 are considered in order from top to bottom, the electronegativity of each successive element....
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
remains the same
d)
none of the above
144.
Which of the following will have a lower ionization energy than Scandium (Sc)?
a)
Helium (He)
b)
Titanium (Ti)
c)
Calcium (Ca)
d)
Magnesium (Mg)
145.
Atomic radius generally increases as we move __________.  
a)
down a group and from right to left across a period 
b)
up a group and from left to right across a period 
c)
down a group and from left to right across a period 
d)
up a group and from right to left across a period 
146.
Which of the following will have a higher electronegativity than arsenic (As)?
a)
Carbon (C)
b)
Neon (Ne)
c)
Antimony (Sb)
d)
Germanium (Ge)
147.
The element with the lowest electronegativity in Period 3 is - 
a)
Na
b)
Cl
c)
Ar
d)
Mg
148.
Electronegativity __________ from left to right within a period and __________ from top to bottom within a group.
a)
decreases, increases 
b)
increases, increases
c)
increases, decreases 
d)
stays the same, increases
149.
Which has the greater EN: 
Cl or Al?
a)
Cl
b)
Al
150.
Which has the greater EN: 
N or C?
a)
C
b)
N
151.
Which has the greater EN: 
H or F?
a)
H
b)
F
152.
Which of the following will have a larger radius than Zinc?
a)
Gallium
b)
Aluminum
c)
Magnesium
d)
Strontium
153.
Each column in the periodic table is called a 
a)
period
b)
group
c)
cluster
d)
unit
154.
Which group of the periodic table is composed of inert (not reactive)  gases?
a)
alkali metals
b)
alkaline earth metals
c)
halogens
d)
noble gases
155.
Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are called
a)
metal
b)
nonmetal
c)
metalloid
d)
nonexistent
156.
Which is a halogen?
a)
Helium
b)
Chlorine
c)
Oxygen
d)
Neptune
157.
Which is an alkali metal?
a)
Magnesium
b)
Iron
c)
Sodium
d)
Europium
158.
A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table.
a)
column
b)
group
c)
period
159.
A proton is....
a)
A negatively charged subatomic particle
b)
A positively charged subatomic particle
c)
A neutrally charged subatomic particle
d)
The only subatomic particle located in the nucleus
160.
A neutron has a charge of
a)
+2
b)
No charge
c)
-1
d)
+1
161.
Which of the following will have a larger radius than Zinc?
a)
Gallium
b)
Aluminum
c)
Magnesium
d)
Strontium
162.
Which of the following will have a lower ionization energy than Scandium (Sc)?
a)
Helium (He)
b)
Titanium (Ti)
c)
Calcium (Ca)
d)
Magnesium (Mg)
163.
As atoms of elements in group 16 are considered in order from top to bottom, the electronegativity of each successive element....
a)
decreases
b)
increases
c)
remains the same
d)
none of the above
164.
A negatively charged subatomic particle that exists in various energy levels outside the nucleus of an atom
a)
neutron
b)
electron
c)
proton
d)
subatomic particle
165.

Which atom has the largest atomic radius?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Calcium

c)

Barium

d)

Radium

166.

The arrangement of elements from left to right in Period 4 is based on:

a)

atomic mass

b)

atomic number

c)

number of electron shells

d)

number of oxidation states

167.

Compared to the atoms of nonmetals in Period 3, the atoms of metals in Period 3 have:

a)

fewer valence electrons

b)

more valence electrons

c)

fewer electron shells

d)

more electron shells

168.

Which list includes elements with the most similar chemical properties?

a)

Be, Mg, Ca

b)

Al, Si, P

c)

O, S, Cl

d)

Be, Mg, Ca

169.

Which general trends in atomic radius and electronegativity are observed as the elements in Period 3 are considered in order of increasing atomic number?

a)

Atomic radius decreases, electronegativity increases

b)

Atomic radius increases, electronegativity decreases

c)

Both increase

d)

Both decrease

170.

As atomic number increases within Group 15, atomic radius:

a)

decreases only

b)

increases only

c)

decreases then increases

d)

increases then decreases

171.

Compared to a potassium atom, a potassium ion has:

a)

smaller radius

b)

larger radius

c)

fewer protons

d)

more protons

172.

An ion of which element has a larger radius than an atom of the same element:

a)

Aluminum

b)

Chlorine

c)

Magnesium

d)

Sodium

173.

Which term represents the attraction one atom has for the electrons in a bond with another atom?

a)

Electronegativity

b)

Electrical conductivity

c)

Ionization energy

d)

Mechanical energy

174.

Which atom in the ground state requires the least amount of energy to remove its valence electron?

a)

Lithium

b)

Potassium

c)

Rubidium

d)

Sodium

175.

In Period 3, from left to right, each element will:

a)

decrease in electronegativity

b)

decrease in atomic mass

c)

increase in number of protons

d)

increase in metallic character

176.

Which element on the Periodic Table is the most reactive nonmetal?

a)

Carbon

b)

Francium

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Fluorine

177.

When an atom of Sulfur becomes an ion, the radius:

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Remains the same

178.

Which atom requires the least amount of energy to remove a valence electron?

a)

Be

b)

Mg

c)

Ca

d)

Sr

179.

Which atom has a stable electron configuration?

a)

Arsenic

b)

Bromine

c)

Krypton

d)

Fluorine

180.

Germanium is a metalloid because:

a)

it is brittle and a poor conductor

b)

it is malleable and a good conductor

c)

is a good conductor of electricity and heat

d)

exhibits metallic and nonmetallic properties

181.

What term contains elements with similar chemical properties?

a)

Group

b)

Period

182.

Which atom has the smallest atomic radius?

a)

Francium

b)

Neon

c)

Fluorine

d)

Oxygen

183.

Which element is a poor conductor of electricity?

a)

Nickel

b)

Silver

c)

Potassium

d)

Phosphorus

184.

Which element is malleable and ductile?

a)

Barium

b)

Carbon

c)

Iodine

d)

Argon

185.

Which element is not a metalloid?

a)

Boron

b)

Silicon

c)

Aluminum

d)

Arsenic

186.

Identify an element in Group 13 that is a metalloid.

a)

Boron

b)

Aluminum

c)

Gallium

d)

Indium