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Periodic Table Test - 10th

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 22mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In general, where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table?

a)

the far left side

b)

the far right side

c)

the center

d)

the bottom

2.

In general, which is the group of elements that tends to have the strongest electron affinity?

a)

halogens

b)

alkaline-earth metals

c)

nitrogen family

d)

transition metals

3.

This person arranged the periodic table by atomic mass.

a)

Lord Rayleigh

b)

Mosely

c)

Mendeleev

d)

Pauling

4.

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.

a)

hydrogen

b)

sulfur

c)

silicon

d)

helium

5.

Existing as diatomic molecules, this gas is tasteless, colorless, and odorless, and it accounts for approximately 78% of the earth’s atmosphere.

a)

oxygen

b)

phosphorus

c)

helium

d)

nitrogen

6.

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.

a)

hydrogen

b)

silicon

c)

oxygen

d)

carbon

7.

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?

a)

sulfur

b)

carbon

c)

aluminum

d)

sodium

8.

What is the large group of elements that have their highest energy electrons in interior d sublevels?

a)

inner transition metals

b)

transition metals

c)

post-transition metals

d)

nonmetals

9.

All the metals in the p block of the periodic table are called

a)

alkali metals

b)

post-transition metals

c)

transuranium metals

d)

transition metals

10.

Which of these is NOT typically found in a cell on the periodic table?

a)

atomic number

b)

electron structure

c)

electronegativity

d)

atomic mass

11.

Elements with three-letter symbols

a)

are all radioactive

b)

have not been verified

c)

are all post-transition metals

d)

none

12.

What is the name given to the horizontal rows in the periodic table?

a)

groups/families

b)

periods/series

13.

Elements with atomic numbers greater than that of uranium are called

a)

inner transition metals

b)

representative groups

c)

pnictogens

d)

transuranium elements

14.

The lanthanide and actinide series together compose what grouping on the periodic table?

a)

transition metals

b)

alkali metals

c)

alkaline-earth metals

d)

inner transition metals

15.

Elements in the same family have similar physical and chemical properties because

a)

they have similar electron configurations

b)

they have similar atomic masses

c)

they have similar ionic radii

16.

What periodic trend plays a central role in predicting how atoms combine chemically with each other?

a)

electron affinity

b)

atomic radius

c)

electronegativity

d)

ionization energy

17.

Which element is the most reactive as well as the most electronegative?

a)

fluorine

b)

hydrogen

c)

cesium

d)

xenon

18.

What is the only metal that is liquid at room temperature?

a)

sulfur

b)

mercury

c)

magnesium

d)

tungsten

19.

Write the element for the following symbols. Each element must be spelled correctly. He: (a)  

20.

Write the element for the following symbols. Each element must be spelled correctly. B: (a)  

21.

Write the correct symbol for the following elements. (Be aware of capitalization) copper: (a)  

22.

Which has the greater atomic radius: Ca or Br

a)

Ca

b)

Br

23.

Which has the greater atomic radius: C or Kr

a)

C

b)

Kr

24.

What has the greater ionic radius: Ca2+ or Ca

a)

Ca2+

b)

Ca

25.

What has the greater ionic radius: Ca2- or Ca

a)

Ca2-

b)

Ca

26.

What has a greater ionization energy: P or S

a)

P

b)

S

27.

What has a greater ionization energy: Cs or F

a)

Cs

b)

F

28.

What has a greater electronegativity: Mg or N

a)

Mg

b)

N

29.

What has a greater electronegativity: O or Cl

a)

O

b)

Cl

30.

True or False: High electronegativities are associated with large ionization energies and high electron affinities.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

True or False: Hydrogen normally exists as a monatomic gas.

a)

True

b)

False

32.

True or False: Graphite and diamond are both composed of the same element: carbon.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

True or False: The presence of calcium or magnesium ions in water makes it “hard”.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

True or False: The largest ionization energies are for the removal of an electron from a full energy level.

a)

True

b)

False

35.

True or False: None of the noble gases form compounds with other elements.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

True or False: Halogens are easily obtainable in their elemental forms.

a)

True

b)

False

37.

Write the symbol of the element for each location: Group 17, Period 3:

(a)  

38.

Write the symbol of the element for each location: Group 2, Period 4 : (a)  

39.

Write the name or symbol of the element for each location: Group 14, Period 6: (a)  

40.

Write the name or symbol of the element for each location: Group 15, Period 3: (a)  

41.

Match the word to the correct answer.

a)

helium, neon, argon, krypton

1.

noble gases

b)

oxygen, nitrogen, carbon, sulfur

2.

nonmetals

c)

fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine, astatine

3.

halogens

d)

boron, silicon, arsenic, antimony

4.

metalloids

e)

nitrogen, phosphorus, arsenic, antimony, bismuth

5.

pnictogens