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Periodic Table Quiz

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

Each period number on the periodic table corresponds to the number of

a)

Increasing atomic numbers

b)

Energy levels of the elements in that period

c)

The atomic weight of the element

d)

Neutrons in the nuclei of atoms in the period

2.

How many energy levels would be completely filled by a neutral atom of chlorine?  How many electrons would be left over?

a)

1 energy level, 1 electron left over

b)

1 energy level, 7 electrons left over

c)

2 energy levels filled, 7 electrons left over

d)

2 energy levels filled, 1 electrons left over

3.

According to the periodic table which group are the chemical elements that belong to the noble gases?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

16

d)

18

4.

According to the periodic table the group known as the halogens include the element:

a)

sodium

b)

chlorine

c)

calcium

d)

helium

5.

Elements in the periodic table are placed in groups 1-18 based on

a)

similar chemical properties

b)

similar atomic mass

c)

decreasing atomic number

d)

equal energy levels

6.

Using the periodic table, transition elements belong the to groups:

a)

1 - 8

b)

3 - 12

c)

5 - 16

d)

10 - 18

7.

True/False: The elements are in order based on increasing atomic number.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Vertical columns on the periodic table are called:

a)

periods

b)

groups

c)

electron levels

d)

atomic numbers

9.

The horizontal rows on the periodic table are called:

a)

periods

b)

groups

c)

acids

d)

rare earth elements

10.

How many electron energy levels does Rubidium have

a)

3

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

11.

A new period begins when a new principal energy level begins filling with __________.

a)

protons

b)

isotopes

c)

neutrons

d)

electrons

12.

The periodic table is an arrangement of the elements in order of their atomic numbers, so that elements with similar __________ appear in the same vertical column or group

a)

properties

b)

electrons

c)

orbitals

d)

masses

13.

How many element are on the periodic table?

a)

110

b)

118

c)

124

d)

127

14.

Which element has a total of 27 electrons in a single atom?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Magnesium

c)

Zinc

d)

Cobalt

15.

Which element has an atomic mass of 118.71?

a)

Titanium (Ti)

b)

Aluminum (Al)

c)

Tin (Sn)

d)

Barium (Ba)