WorksheetsPeriodic Table Test - 10th
Total questions: 41
Worksheet time: 22mins
In general, where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?
the far left side
the far right side
the center
the bottom
In general, which is the group of elements that tends to have the strongest electron affinity?
halogens
alkaline-earth metals
nitrogen family
transition metals
This person arranged the periodic table by atomic mass.
Lord Rayleigh
Mosely
Mendeleev
Pauling
It is the lightest and most abundant element in the universe, is extremely flammable in air, and is used in the industrial production of ammonia.
hydrogen
sulfur
silicon
helium
Existing as diatomic molecules, this gas is tasteless, colorless, and odorless, and it accounts for approximately 78% of the earth’s atmosphere.
oxygen
phosphorus
helium
nitrogen
This element constitutes 21% of the earth’s atmosphere and is the most abundant element in the earth’s crust. It is essential for life in all animals and humans.
hydrogen
silicon
oxygen
carbon
Which nonmetallic element is referred to as brimstone in the Bible and exists in a variety of forms, including a brittle, yellow, crystalline solid in its native form?
sulfur
carbon
aluminum
sodium
What is the large group of elements that have their highest energy electrons in interior d sublevels?
inner transition metals
transition metals
post-transition metals
nonmetals
All the metals in the p block of the periodic table are called
alkali metals
post-transition metals
transuranium metals
transition metals
Which of these is NOT typically found in a cell on the periodic table?
atomic number
electron structure
electronegativity
atomic mass
Elements with three-letter symbols
are all radioactive
have not been verified
are all post-transition metals
none
What is the name given to the horizontal rows in the periodic table?
groups/families
periods/series
Elements with atomic numbers greater than that of uranium are called
inner transition metals
representative groups
pnictogens
transuranium elements
The lanthanide and actinide series together compose what grouping on the periodic table?
transition metals
alkali metals
alkaline-earth metals
inner transition metals
Elements in the same family have similar physical and chemical properties because
they have similar electron configurations
they have similar atomic masses
they have similar ionic radii
What periodic trend plays a central role in predicting how atoms combine chemically with each other?
electron affinity
atomic radius
electronegativity
ionization energy
Which element is the most reactive as well as the most electronegative?
fluorine
hydrogen
cesium
xenon
What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?
sulfur
mercury
magnesium
tungsten
Write the element for the following symbols. Each element must be spelled correctly. He: (a)
Write the element for the following symbols. Each element must be spelled correctly. B: (a)
Write the correct symbol for the following elements. (Be aware of capitalization) copper: (a)
Which has the greater atomic radius: Ca or Br
Ca
Br
Which has the greater atomic radius: C or Kr
C
Kr
What has the greater ionic radius: Ca2+ or Ca
Ca2+
Ca
What has the greater ionic radius: Ca2- or Ca
Ca2-
Ca
What has a greater ionization energy: P or S
P
S
What has a greater ionization energy: Cs or F
Cs
F
What has a greater electronegativity: Mg or N
Mg
N
What has a greater electronegativity: O or Cl
O
Cl
True or False: High electronegativities are associated with large ionization energies and high electron affinities.
True
False
True or False: Hydrogen normally exists as a monatomic gas.
True
False
True or False: Graphite and diamond are both composed of the same element: carbon.
True
False
True or False: The presence of calcium or magnesium ions in water makes it “hard”.
True
False
True or False: The largest ionization energies are for the removal of an electron from a full energy level.
True
False
True or False: None of the noble gases form compounds with other elements.
True
False
True or False: Halogens are easily obtainable in their elemental forms.
True
False
Write the symbol of the element for each location: Group 17, Period 3:
(a)
Write the symbol of the element for each location: Group 2, Period 4 : (a)
Write the name or symbol of the element for each location: Group 14, Period 6: (a)
Write the name or symbol of the element for each location: Group 15, Period 3: (a)
Match the word to the correct answer.
helium, neon, argon, krypton
noble gases
oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, sulfur
nonmetals
fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine
halogens
boron, silicon, arsenic, antimony
metalloids
nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, bismuth
pnictogens
