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Classification of the Elements

Total questions: 13

Worksheet time: 13mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the blocks on the periodic table contains the most elements?

a)

s block

b)

p block

c)

d block

d)

f block

2.
The atoms along the staircase are called 
a)
metals
b)
nonmetals
c)
metalloids
d)
noble gases
3.

The elements which occupy the middle block (d) in the periodic table are called _____________ elements.

a)

transition

b)

alkali

c)

alkaline earth

d)

noble gas

4.

Hydrogen is a ____________.

a)

Metal

b)

Non-metal

5.

Atoms of elements in group 1 have ____________.

a)

one valence electron.

b)

two valence electrons.

c)

seven valence electrons.

d)

eight valence electrons.

6.
How many valence electrons does an atom of sulfur (S) have?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
6
d)
16
7.

Protons and neutrons are found in the center of the atom called the:

a)

nucleus

b)

neutron

c)

shell

d)

cell

8.

The chemical properties of calcium (20Ca) are similar to those of ________________.

a)

19K

b)

12Mg

c)

25Mn

d)

3Li

9.

Choose which of the following position is correct for Neon (Z = 10). (Please use electronic configuration to determine the position)

a)

Period : 2

Group : 17

p-block

b)

Period : 2

Group : 18

s-block

c)

Period : 2

Group : 18

p-block

d)

Period : 2

Group : 8

p-block

10.

Sulphur has the electronic configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p4. Choose the correct position of sulphur in periodic table.

a)

Group 6

Period 3

p-block

b)

Group 16

Period 3

s-block

c)

Group 16

Period 3

p-block

11.

Choose the correct position for element Titanium (Z= 22). (Please use electronic configuration to determine the position).

a)

Period: 4

Group: 4

d-block

b)

Period : 4

Group : 4

p-block

c)

Period : 4

Group : 14

s-block

12.

Iron (Fe) has the valence electronic configuration of 4s2 3d6. Which of the following is the correct position of Fe element?

a)

Period: 4

group: 18

d-block

b)

Period : 4

Group : 8

d-block

c)

Period : 4

Group : 2

d-block

d)

Period : 3

Group : 6

d-block

13.

What is the block and group for element B?

a)

s block, group 1

b)

p block, group 1

c)

s block, group 2

d)

s block, group 11