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Y7U1T3 - Elements and the Periodic Table Quiz

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What does the Periodic Table show us?

a)

All known molecules

b)

All known atoms

c)

All known elements

d)

All known compounds

2.

How many naturally occurring elements are there?

a)

100

b)

92

c)

118

d)

56

3.

What is an element made of?

a)

One type of atom

b)

Multiple types of molecules

c)

A mixture of atoms and molecules

d)

Only non-metals

4.

Which group of elements is the most reactive with water?

a)

Noble Gases

b)

Halogens

c)

Alkali Metals

d)

Transition Metals

5.

What can you infer about the reactivity of Alkali Metals as you move down the group?

a)

Reactivity decreases

b)

Reactivity stays the same

c)

Reactivity increases

d)

Alkali Metals are non-reactive

6.

Which of the following is NOT a property used to group elements in the Periodic Table?

a)

Atomic structure

b)

Symbol

c)

Period

d)

Colour

7.

Which group contains the Noble Gases?

a)

Group 1

b)

Group 2

c)

Group 18

d)

Group 7

8.

What does the number in each element's box represent on the Periodic Table?

a)

The number of protons in the nucleus

b)

The number of molecules

c)

The number of atoms in a molecule

d)

The molecule's atomic mass

9.

Why do some elements not have symbols matching their English names?

a)

It's based on Latin names

b)

It's an error in the Periodic Table

c)

Some symbols are randomly chosen

d)

Symbols are based on atomic number

10.

Which of the following elements is a gas at room temperature?

a)

Chlorine

b)

Magnesium

c)

Iron

d)

Sodium