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Periodic Classification of the Elements

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 2hrs 36mins

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1.

An atom of an element has the electronic confi-guration 2,8,2. To which group does it belong?

a)

(a) 4th group

b)

(b) 6th group

c)

(c) 3rd group

d)

(d) 2nd group

2.

The arrangement of elements in the Modem Periodic Table is based on their

a)

(a) increasing atomic mass in the period

b)

(b) increasing atomic number in the horizontal rows

c)

(c) increasing atomic number in the vertical columns

d)

(d) increasing atomic mass in the group

3.

Carbon belongs to the second period and Group 14. Silicon belongs to the third period and Group 14. If atomic number of carbon is 6, the atomic number of silicon is

a)

(a) 7

b)

(b) 14

c)

(c) 24

d)

(d) 16

4.

The atom of an element has electronic con-figuration 2, 8, 7. To which of the following elements would it be chemically similar?

a)

(a) N(7)

b)

(b) P(15)

c)

(c) Na(11)

d)

(d) F (9)

5.

Atoms of elements in group 1 have ____________.

a)

one electron in their outermost energy level

b)

two electrons in their outermost energy level

c)

seven electrons in their outermost energy level

d)

eight electrons in their outermost energy level

6.

Which of the following does not increase while moving down the group of the periodic table?

a)

Atomic radius

b)

Metallic character

c)

Valency

d)

Number of shell in an element

7.
The atoms along the staircase are called 
a)
metals
b)
nonmetals
c)
metalloids
d)
noble gases
8.

The elements with atomic numbers 2, 10, 18, 36, 54 and 86 are all

a)

halogens.

b)

nobel gases.

c)

nobel metals.

d)

light metals.

9.

Pick out the correct statement regarding Mendeleev's periodic table.

a)

Mendeleev predicted periodicity based on the similarities of physical properties of the elements only.

b)

All the elements fit the classification with increasing atomic weight.

c)

The elements in a group are not similar in their properties.

d)

Mendeleev predicted the existence of Eka-Aluminium and Eka-Silicon.

10.

The three elements having chemical symbols of Si, B and Ge are-

a)

All metals

b)

All non metals

c)

All metalloids

d)

Si is metalloid

B is metal

Ge is non metal

11.

___________ elements were known when mendeleev presented the periodic table

a)

63

b)

65

c)

64

d)

92

12.

Which was the first classification of elements ?

a)

Newlands law of octaves

b)

Dobernier Triads

c)

Metal and non metal

d)

Mendeleev periodic table

13.

Eka boron is

a)

Germanium

b)

Gallium

c)

Scandium

d)

Aluminum

14.

Which of the following were not included in the mendeleev periodic table ?

a)

Halogens

b)

Alkali metal

c)

Non metals

d)

Isotopes

15.

Which of the following is the limitation to Newland's classification

a)

Newlands assume that most of elements existed were gases

b)

Iron which resembles Cobalt and calcium was placed far away from these elements

c)

Newland assumed that only 45 elements existed

d)

Newlands law of classification was limited only upto calcium

16.

What is Sodium's element symbol?

a)

Ne

b)

Na

c)

Al

d)

P

17.

The groups of a periodic table are located where?

a)

The horizontal rows

b)

The vertical columns

18.

The rows on the periodic table are called __________?

a)

Columns

b)

Alleys

c)

Periods

d)

Groups

19.

Most element on the periodic table are _______?

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Gases

20.

Where are most metals on the periodic table?

a)

On the left side of the periodic table

b)

On the right side of the periodic table

21.

What does A represent on an element box?

a)

Element name

b)

Element symbol

c)

Atomic Number

d)

Atomic Mass or Mass Number

22.

What does B represent on an element box?

a)

Element name

b)

Element symbol

c)

Atomic Number

d)

Atomic Mass or Mass Number

23.

What does C represent on an element box?

a)

Element name

b)

Element symbol

c)

Atomic Number

d)

Atomic Mass or Mass Number

24.

What does D represent on an element box?

a)

Element name

b)

Element symbol

c)

Atomic Number

d)

Atomic Mass or Mass Number

25.

The number of ____________ in the atom determines its identity.

a)

Electrons

b)

Protons

c)

Neutrons

d)

Elements

26.

What are the shaded elements in the picture categorized as?

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Gases

27.

Using the periodic table as a reference, which group of elements has similar chemical properties?

a)

C, N, O, F

b)

Mg, Ca, Sr, Ba

c)

B, Si, As, Te

d)

He, Ne, Ar, Xe

28.

The diagram shows a model of an atom of a particular element. Which element is represented by the model?

a)
b)
c)
d)
29.

The diagram shows a model of an atom of a particular element. Which element is represented by the model?

a)
b)
c)
d)
30.

Using the periodic table, determine the classification of Sodium (Na).

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Gas

31.

Using the periodic table, determine the classification of Oxygen (O).

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Gas

32.

Using the periodic table, determine the classification of Boron (B).

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Gas

33.

Using the periodic table, determine the classification of Iron (Fe).

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

d)

Gas

34.

The number of periods and groups in the

periodic table are______.

a)

6,16

b)

7,17

c)

8,18

d)

7,18

35.

The basis of modern periodic law is______.

a)

atomic number

b)

atomic mass

c)

isotopic mass

d)

number of neutrons

36.

_____ group contains the member of

halogen family.

a)

17th

b)

15th

c)

18th

d)

16th

37.

_____ is a relative periodic property

a)

atomic radii

b)

ionic radii

c)

electron affinity

d)

electronegativity

38.

Neon shows zero electron affinity due to

_____.

a)

stable arrangement of neutrons

b)

stable configuration of electrons

c)

reduced size

d)

increased density

39.

Which of the following have inert gases

2 electrons in the outermost shell.

a)

He

b)

Ne

c)

Ar

d)

Kr

40.

What is the name of group number 1?

a)

halogens

b)

noble gases

c)

alkali metals

d)

alkaline earth metals

41.

What is the name of group number 2?

a)

transition metals

b)

halogens

c)

metaloids

d)

alkaline earth metals

42.

where are the metaloids found

a)

far left, vertical

b)

stair step/diagonal

c)

far right horizontal

d)

at the bottom

43.

What group number are the halogens found?

a)

18 (8A)

b)

1

c)

2

d)

17 (7A)

44.

Periodic law states that the elements are arranged according to their atomic ________ so that elements with similar chemical properties are in the same ________ and properties repeat periodically.

a)

numbers, rows

b)

masses, rows

c)

masses, column

d)

numbers, column

45.

A grouping of elements based on similar chemical properties, arranged by columns in the periodic table; also known as a group

a)

family

b)

period

c)

row

d)

isotope

46.

A row on the Periodic Table of Elements

a)

family

b)

period

c)

row

d)

isotope

47.
___________ is the only metal that is a liquid at room temperature.
a)
Platinum
b)
Water
c)
Tin
d)
Mercury
48.
__________ would have some characteristics of metals and some characteristics of nonmetals.
a)
Gold
b)
Sodium
c)
Arsenic
d)
Bismuth
49.

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.

50.

Nonmetals (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)

can be solid, liquids, or gases at room temperature.

51.

Which element is found in group 2, period 6?

a)

Oxygen (O)

b)

Barium (Ba)

c)

Selenium (Se)

d)

Carbon (C)

52.

Which halogen is found in period 4?

a)

Krypton (Kr)

b)

Xenon (Xe)

c)

Bromine (Br)

d)

Iodine (I)

53.

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)

54.

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

a)

group

b)

period

c)

family

d)

classification

55.

Find these groups: Locate Lanthanides and Actinides.

a)
b)
c)
d)
56.

The element with atomic number 57 belongs to

a)

s-block

b)

p-block

c)

d-block

d)

f-block

57.

Electronic configurations of four elements A, B, C and D are given below :

(A) 1s2 2s2 2p1 (B) 1s2 2s2

(C) 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1 (D) 1s2 2s2 2p6

Which of the following is the correct order of increasing tendency to lose electron?

a)

D<B<A<C

b)

A<B<C<D

c)

C<A<B<D

d)

D<A<B<C

58.

The order of screening effect of electrons of s, p, d and f orbitals of a given shell of an atom on its outer shell electrons is:

a)

p < d < s > f

b)

f > d > p > s

c)

s > p > d > f

d)

f > p > s > d

59.

The atom of an element has electronic con-figuration 2, 8, 7. To which of the following elements would it be chemically similar?

a)

(a) N(7)

b)

(b) P(15)

c)

(c) Na(11)

d)

(d) F (9)

60.

Check all the characteristics of most metals.

a)

most are gasses at room temperature

b)

solid at room temperature

c)

Poor conductor of electricity

d)

dull luster

e)

good conductor of electricity

61.

What do we call the electrons that are involved in chemical reactions and are in the outermost shell?

a)

Valence Electrons

b)

Isotopes

c)

Atomic Numbers

62.

Alkali metals are the _________ reactive family on the Periodic Table.

a)

Least

b)

Most

63.

Noble gasses are the _________ reactive family on the Periodic Table.

a)

Least

b)

Most