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Periodic Trends Test Review

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 40mins

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Class
Date
1.

In Mendeleev’s periodic table, elements in the same group exhibited similar

a)

atomic weights.

b)

neutron number

c)

chemical properties

d)

isotopic forms.

2.

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of alkaline earth metals

a)

They form ions with a +2 charge.

b)

They are highly reactive nonmetals.

c)

They have 2 valence electrons.

d)

good conductors of heat and electricity.

3.

In which block of the periodic table are the lanthanides and actinides located?

a)

s

b)

p

c)

d

d)

f

4.

What does the group number tell you about an atom?

a)

Valence electrons

b)

Core electrons

c)

All electrons

d)

Inner shell electrons

5.

Which of the following ions has a different electron configuration than the others?

a)

Ca²⁺

b)

Mg²⁺

c)

Ne

d)

O²⁻

6.

Which of the below is true about ion formation?

a)

when an atom loses an electron, it becomes smaller.

b)

When an atom gains an electron it becomes smaller.

c)

When an atom loses an electron, it becomes larger.

7.

What is the primary factor that causes the atomic radius to increase as you move down in the periodic table?

a)

Increase in atomic mass

b)

Increase in the number of protons

c)

Increase in the number of electron shells

d)

Increase in electron affinity

8.

How does the ionization energy change as the atomic number increases across Period 2?

a)

The ionization energy generally increases due to increasing nuclear charge.

b)

The ionization energy generally decreases due to increasing atomic radius.

c)

The ionization energy remains constant across the period.

d)

The ionization energy decreases and then increases across the period.

9.

What is the primary reason for the decrease in ionization energy as you move down a group in the periodic table?

a)

Because the atomic radius increases.

b)

Due to stronger nuclear attraction.

c)

Since outer electrons are more tightly bound to the nucleus.

d)

As outer electrons are located closer to the nucleus.

10.

Which of the following elements is the most stable due to its electron configuration?

a)

Cl

b)

Ar

c)

Na

d)

Mg

11.

Which element belongs to a group characterized by the electron configuration ending in s²p²?

a)

Ga

b)

Ca

c)

O

d)

Sn

12.

Which list of elements is arranged in order of decreasing atomic radius?

a)

O, S, Se, Te

b)

Na, K, Rb, Cs

c)

Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe

d)

Al, Si, P, S

13.

Which sequence of Group 2 elements is ordered by decreasing ionization energy?

a)

Ca, Mg, Be

b)

Be, Mg, Ca

c)

Ra, Ba, Sr

14.

As you move up the periodic table from Pb, what is the trend in the type of elements?

a)

Nonmetal → metalloid → metal

b)

Metalloid → nonmetal → metal

c)

Nonmetal → metal → metalloid

d)

Metal → metalloid → nonmetal

15.

Which sequence correctly places the elements in order of decreasing atomic radius?

a)

F → Cl → Br → I

b)

Ga → Al → Be → H

c)

Te → Se → S → O

16.

In which region of the periodic table are the elements with the highest metallic character located?

a)

Upper right

b)

Lower right

c)

Upper left

d)

Lower left

17.

Which of the following sequences correctly orders the elements by increasing ionization energy?

a)

Li, Be, B

b)

Be, Li, B

c)

B, Li, Be

d)

Li, B, Be

18.

Which of the following is true about the elements Na and K?

a)

They have the same number of neutrons

b)

They belong to the same group in the periodic table

c)

They have the same atomic mass

d)

They have the same number of electron shells

19.

Which of the following elements is correctly paired with its common ion charge?

a)

Al+1

b)

O-2

c)

K+3

d)

F+2

20.

What is the abbreviated noble gas electron configuration for selenium (Se)?

a)

[Kr] 4s²3d¹⁰4p⁴

b)

[Ar] 4s²3d¹⁰4p⁴

c)

[Ar] 4p⁴

d)

[Kr] 4p⁴

21.

Which has a greater electronegativity Cl or Al?

a)

Cl

b)

Al

c)

They both have the same electronegativity.

22.

WHich of the following will have a larger radius than zinc?

a)

Ga

b)

Mg

c)

Al

d)

Sr

23.

Which of the following will have a lower ionization energy than Sc?

a)

He

b)

Ca

c)

Ti

d)

Mg

24.

Ionization energy is...

a)

the energy required to remove an electron from an atom

b)

the energy required to add an electron to an atom

c)

a measure of the ability of an atom to attract electrons

25.

Which of the following is a characteristic of nonmetals?

a)

shiny and malleable

b)

tend to gain electrons when forming ions

c)

good conductors of heat and electricity

d)

normally solid at room temperature

26.

Which atomic trend does the periodic table above show?

The arrow points to increasing.

a)

Metallic properties

b)

Ionization energy and nuclear charge

c)

Electronegativity and Atomic Radius

d)

Ionization energy and Electronegativity

27.
Which elements are in the same period?
a)
A & F
b)
F, B & D
c)
E & D
d)
F & B
28.

Which elements have SIMILAR properties?

a)

A and F

b)

F and B

c)

C and E

29.
a)
energy levels
b)
valence electrons
c)
protons
d)
neutrons
30.

How many energy levels does an atom of chlorine have?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

7

31.

Which element has a full valence shell?

a)

C

b)

D

c)

E

d)

F

32.

THe element bromine is

a)

period 3 alkali metal

b)

period 3 noble gas

c)

period 4 halogen

d)

period 4 transition metal

33.

Elements Z and X are compared. Element Z is larger than Element X. Based on this you could say: 

a)


A Element Z is further to the left side of the periodic table

b)

B. Element X is closer to the top of the periodic table

c)

C. Element Z and X are probably in the same group

d)

A and/or B

34.

Metals have the largest - 

a)

atomic radius and electronegativity

b)

electronegativity and ionization energy

c)

atomic radius only

d)


ionization energy and atomic radius

35.

An element has similar chemical properties as oxygen and selenium. It has an atomic number greater than krypton but less than iodine. Use the periodic table to identify the element.

a)

Se

b)

S

c)

Po

d)

Te