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Seg One 8 Periodic Table, Acids and Bases, Compounds and Mixture

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 26mins

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Class
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1.

Based on Dalton's atomic theory, is each statement true about atoms of the same element? (Highlight)

a)

They have identical mass.

b)

They have different masses.

c)

They have identical properties.

d)

They have different properties.

2.

What did Ernest Rutherford conclude about the atom from his gold foil experiment?

a)

Most alpha particles went right through.

b)

Most alpha particles were deflected.

c)

Most alpha particles were absorbed.

d)

Most alpha particles disappeared.

3.

Which of the group of elements are human-made and do not occur in nature?

a)

Actinides

b)

Halogens

c)

Noble gases

d)

Nonmetals

4.

Identify what happens to chemical reactivity of metals as we move down a column on the periodic table?

a)

The chemical reactivity increases.

b)

The chemical reactivity decreases.

c)

The chemical reactivity remains the same.

d)

The chemical reactivity fluctuates.

5.

Determine the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons present in an atom of magnesium (Mg)? Explain how you determined your answer using complete sentences.

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6.

Which of the following is a property of salts?

a)

Conduct electricity as solids.

b)

Do not conduct electricity as solids.

c)

Are highly reactive.

d)

Are non-reactive.

7.

A substance with a pH of 11.4 is a(n)

a)

Acid

b)

Base

c)

Neutral substance

d)

Alkaline substance

8.

Explain the difference between acids and bases on the basis of touch. Give an example of each. Use complete sentences.

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9.

Which is the most reactive metal shown on the portion of

the periodic table to the left?

a)

Li

b)

Be

c)

K

d)

Ca

10.

Which is the least reactive element shown on the

periodic table to the left?

a)

Ca

b)

Na

c)

Be

d)

K

11.

How many protons does magnesium have?

a)

12

b)

19

c)

3

d)

24

12.

Which element has the same properties as sodium?

Select all that apply

a)

Li

b)

Be

c)

Mg

d)

K

13.

How does the concentration of H+ and OH- ions change when a substance with a pH of 11.0

is added to water?

a)

H+ increases, OH- decreases

b)

H+ decreases, OH- increases

c)

No change in H+

d)

No change in OH-

14.

According to Dalton's atomic theory, which of the following best describes an atom?

a)

Can be destroyed

b)

Present in all matter

c)

Composed of elements

d)

Does not contain particle

15.

When positively charged particles were radiated onto a gold atom, most of the particles went straight past. What is most likely the reason for this?

a)

Dense area inside the atom

b)

Empty space around the nucleus

c)

Scattered positively charged particles in the atom

d)

Electrons and neutrons inside the nucleus

16.

What elemental trend exists as we move down a column on the periodic table?

a)

Chemical reactivity of metals increases

b)

Chemical reactivity of nonmetals increases

c)

Chemical reactivity of metals remains unchanged

d)

Chemical reactivity of nonmetals remains unchanged

17.

What is the name of the group of elements that are a good conductor of heat?

a)

Alkali metals

b)

Halogens

c)

Noble gases

d)

Nonmetals

18.

Use the portion of the periodic table shown below to answer the questions.

Part 1: Name two elements that have the same properties as magnesium (Mg). Use the names of the elements for your answer.

(a)  

19.

Part 2: Determine the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons present in an atom of potassium (K).

Protons ___________________

Electrons __________________

Neutrons __________________

(a)  

20.

What is formed when atoms of one type react with atoms of other types?

a)

Compound

b)

Electrons

c)

Element

d)

Protons

21.

Which of these is true about the possible number of compounds that can be formed?

a)

There is an infinite number of possible compounds because some compounds are not reactive.

b)

There is an infinite number of possible compounds because the number of elements is unlimited.

c)

There is a finite number of possible compounds because the number of elements is limited.

d)

There is a finite number of possible compounds because all compounds are reactive.

22.

Which of the following is a property of salts?

a)

Undergo combustion

b)

Do not make ionic bonds easily

c)

Do not conduct electricity as solids

d)

Formed due to reaction of acid with water

23.

Which type of substance can be separated using a centrifuge?

a)

A homogeneous mixture with components of same density

b)

A compound with elements of same density

c)

A homogeneous mixture with components of varying density

d)

A compound with elements of varying density

24.

How will the concentration of H+ and OH ions change when a substance with a pH 11.4 is added to water?

a)

Both H+ and OH will increase

b)

Both H+ and OH will decrease

c)

H+ will increase and OH will decrease

d)

H+ will decrease and OH will increase

25.

Which of the following is not a subatomic particle?

a)

Electron

b)

Neutron

c)

Nucleus

d)

Proton

26.

A part of the periodic table is shown.

Which of the following elements is more reactive than the others?

a)

Calcium (Ca)

b)

Magnesium (Mg)

c)

Potassium (K)

d)

Sodium (Na)

27.

Because of the structure of the electron cloud, as particles were radiated onto a gold atom, what was observed during Rutherford's experiment?

a)

Electron cloud absorbed the particles

b)

Particles that struck the nucleus went straight

c)

Particles that struck the nucleus are absorbed

d)

Electron cloud allowed the particles to pass through

28.

What is the name of the group of elements that are human-made and do not occur in nature?

a)

Actinides

b)

Halogens

c)

Noble gases

d)

Nonmetals

29.

Which of the following is formed when an acid reacts with a base?

a)

Alkaline

b)

Hydrogen ion

c)

Hydroxide ion

d)

Salt

30.

When positively charged particles were radiated onto a gold atom, a few of the particles bounced back. Which of the following caused this?

a)

Positively charged protons in the nucleus of the gold atom

b)

Positively charged electrons in the nucleus of the gold atom

c)

Negatively charged protons around the nucleus of the gold atom

d)

Negatively charged electrons around the nucleus of the gold atom

31.

Which of the following is created when solids, liquids, or gases mix with one another?

a)

Mixture

b)

Element

c)

Compound

d)

Pure substance

32.

Which type of mixture can be separated using magnetism?

a)

Heterogeneous mixture whose components are attracted differently to a magnet

b)

Heterogeneous mixture whose components are attracted equally to a magnet

c)

Homogeneous mixture whose components are attracted differently to a magnet

d)

Homogeneous mixture whose components are attracted equally to a magnet

33.

What elemental trend exists in each row as we move from left to right on the periodic table?

a)

Number of protons decreases

b)

Number of protons increases

c)

Chemical reactivity of metals increases

d)

Chemical reactivity of nonmetals decreases

34.

Which of the following explains how all compounds are created?

a)

By the combination of an unlimited number of elements

b)

By creating and destroying protons of different atoms

c)

By the combinations of many atoms of the same element

d)

By losing, gaining, or sharing electrons between other atoms

35.

According to Dalton's atomic theory, which statement is true about atoms of the same element?

a)

They can be destroyed.

b)

They have identical mass.

c)

They have different properties.

d)

They can be divided into elements.

36.

Which of the following is a method used by atoms to form a chemical bond?

a)

Merging electrons

b)

Merging protons

c)

Sharing electrons

d)

Sharing protons

37.

Which type of ions are formed when an acid is dissolved in water?

a)

Hydrogen ions

b)

Hydroxide ions

c)

Oxide ions

d)

Sodium ions

38.

Which of the following methods can be used to separate salt and iron?

Question 13Select one:

a.

b.

c.

d.

a)

Distillation

b)

Evaporation

c)

Filtration

d)

Magnetism

39.

What is the name of the group of elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals?

a)

Alkaline earth metals

b)

Alkali metals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Noble gases

40.

Litmus paper strips were dipped in two different unknown liquids. The table below shows the pH of the two liquids:

What will happen to the litmus strips?

a)

Both will turn red

b)

Both will turn blue

c)

X will turn red and Y will turn blue

d)

X will turn blue and Y will turn red