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Small Group P&C Midterm Exam

Total questions: 141

Worksheet time: 71hrs 30mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What are the vertical columns on the periodic table called?

a)

groups

b)

periods

c)

nonmetals

d)

metals

e)

metalloids

2.
Sodium (Na) is found in group 
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
3.

Which elements have one valence electron?

a)

period 1

b)

group 1

c)

group 4

4.
Elements in the same ________ are more chemically similar.
a)
group
b)
period
c)
club
d)
table
5.
Which elements have the most similar chemical properties?
a)
K and Na
b)
K and Ca
c)
K and Cl
d)
K and S
6.

The electrons in the outermost shell (main energy level) of an atom; these are the electrons involved in forming bonds.

a)

alkali metals (Group 1)

b)

halogens (Group 17)

c)

atomic number

d)

valence electrons

7.

A subatomic particle that has a negative charge.

a)

noble gases

b)

protons

c)

electrons

d)

neutrons

8.

Name group 1A on the periodic table.

a)

alkali metals

b)

alkaline earth metals

c)

noble gases

d)

halogens

9.

Name Group 8A on the periodic table.

a)

alkali metals

b)

alkaline earth metals

c)

transition metals

d)

noble gases

10.

Which group contains the most reactive nonmetals?

a)

alkali metals

b)

noble gases

c)

metalloids

d)

halogens

11.
The atoms along the staircase are called 
a)
metals
b)
nonmetals
c)
metalloids
d)
noble gases
12.

Which of these elements is the least metallic?

a)

Potassium (K)

b)

Carbon (C)

c)

Sulfur (S)

d)

Neon (Ne)

13.

Which metal is located in period 3 and group 2?

a)

Boron

b)

Magnesium

c)

Aluminum

d)

Neon

14.

Which metal is located in period 3 and group 2?

a)

Boron

b)

Magnesium

c)

Aluminum

d)

Neon

15.

Which noble gas has 18 protons?

a)

Helium

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Argon

d)

Calcium

16.

Group 17 is known as:

a)

Halogens

b)

Noble Gases

c)

Alkaline Earth Metals

d)

Alkali Metals

17.

Which group of elements has full energy levels and is considered stable?

a)

Halogens

b)

Alkaline Earth Metals

c)

Alkali Metals

d)

Noble gases

18.

Elements that share common traits of both metals and non-metals are called

a)

metals

b)

non-metals

c)

halogens

d)

metalloids

19.

Which element has 87 protons and is considered the most reactive metal?

a)

Francium

b)

Fluorine

c)

Calcium

d)

Hydrogen

20.

Which element is found in Group 17 and is the most reactive non-metal?

a)

Chlorine

b)

Argon

c)

Fluorine

d)

Magnesium

21.

Which alkaline earth metal is located in period 2 and group 2?

a)

Sodium

b)

Beryllium

c)

Aluminum

d)

Carbon

22.

Which metalloid has the atomic number 32?

a)

Antimony

b)

Calcium

c)

Bromine

d)

Germanium

23.

What are the elements in groups 3-12 called?

a)

Metalloids

b)

Transition Metals

c)

Alkali Metals

d)

Halogens

24.

Which noble gas is found in period 4?

a)

Helium

b)

Krypton

c)

Argon

d)

Neon

25.

Calcium is a:

a)

metal

b)

non-metal

c)

metalloid

26.

Chlorine is a

a)

metal

b)

non-metal

c)

metalloid

27.

Boron is a:

a)

metal

b)

non-metal

c)

metalloid

28.

What does the chemical symbol 'Au' stand for?

a)

Gold

b)

Silver

29.

In each square of the periodic table, the number at the bottom represents the:

a)

atomic number

b)

atomic mass

c)

chemical symbol

d)

element name

30.

The number at the top of each square on the periodic table is the...

a)

atomic number

b)

atomic mass

c)

Chemical Symbol

d)

Element Name

31.

An element's identity is determined by the number of:

a)

electrons.

b)

protons.

c)

neutrons.

d)

valence.

32.

The atomic mass of an element is:

a)

the number of electrons the element has

b)

the size of the element

c)

the number of protons and neutrons an element has in its nucleus

d)

the name of the element

33.

The atomic number is:

a)

the average mass of the element

b)

the number of protons an element has

c)

the number of valence electrons an element has

d)

the group and period an element belongs to

34.

The number of neutrons in an atom can be found by

a)

adding the number of neutrons and protons together.

b)

adding the atomic mass and the atomic number.

c)

subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass.

d)

subtracting the atomic mass from the atomic number.

35.

___________________ are positively charged particles located in the nucleus of an atom.

a)

Electrons

b)

Neutrons

c)

Protons

d)

Isotopes

36.

The smallest particle of an element that retains the chemical properties of the element is

a)

a molecule of that element.

b)

an atom of that element.

c)

a proton of that element.

d)

the nucleus of the element.

37.

The chemical symbol in this element box is:

a)

26

b)

Fe

c)

Iron

d)

55.845

38.

Which of these items is made up of one or more molecules?

a)

Gold

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Salt

d)

Neon

39.
Elements are made of 
a)
many types of atoms 
b)
the periodic table
c)
one type of atom 
d)
molecules 
40.

What are the three particles that make up the atom?

a)

protons, neutrons, and isotopes

b)

neutrons, isotopes, and electrons

c)

positives, negatives, and electrons

d)

protons, neutrons, and electrons

41.

Elements in the same column of the periodic table are called

a)

rows

b)

periods

c)

groups

d)

compounds

42.

A horizontal row of elements in the periodic table is called a:

a)

period

b)

group

c)

family

d)

compound

43.

The most reactive metals, which are located in Group 1, are called

a)

halogens

b)

noble gases

c)

alkali metals

d)

alkaline earth metals

44.

The least reactive elements, which are located in group 18 of the periodic table, are called the

a)

halogens

b)

noble gases

c)

alkali metals

d)

alkaline earth metals

45.

A classification of elements characterized by properties such as shininess, malleability, ductility, and conductivity is

a)

metals

b)

non-metals

c)

metalloids

d)

halogens

46.

An element that lacks most of the properties of a metal are called

a)

metals

b)

non-metals

c)

metalloids

d)

halogens

47.

An element that has some characteristics of both metals and nonmetals are called

a)

metals

b)

non-metals

c)

metalloids

d)

halogens

48.

An element found in group 17 that is the most reactive non-metal is called a

a)

halogens

b)

noble gases

c)

alkali metals

d)

alkaline earth metals

49.

Which atom of an element has an average atomic mass of about 16 amu.

a)

sulfur

b)

nitrogen

c)

oxygen

d)

hydrogen

50.

Elements in the same group/family of the periodic table are similar in what way?

a)

They have a full outer shell of electrons.

b)

They are all metals.

c)

They are all non-metals.

d)

They have the same number of valence electrons.

51.

All the elements of a family in the periodic table have what feature in common?

a)

They all have similar chemical properties.

b)

They all have the same number of electrons in the electron cloud.

c)

They all have the same number of protons in the nucleus.

d)

They are all located in the same horizontal row or period.

52.

The modern periodic table is arranged by

a)

atomic mass

b)

atomic number

c)

number of isotopes

d)

valence electrons

53.

Why are the lanthanides and actinides placed at the bottom of the periodic table?

a)

because they are very reactive

b)

because they are non-reactive

c)

to save space on the periodic table

d)

to make the periodic table wider

54.

The majority of the elements on the periodic table are

a)

metals

b)

non-metals

c)

metalloids

d)

alkali metals

55.

Where on the periodic table are the metals located?

a)

right of the staircase line (zig-zag)

b)

left of the staircase line (zig-zag)

c)

bordering the staircase line (zig-zag)

56.

Where on the periodic table are the non-metals located?

a)

right of the staircase line (zig-zag)

b)

left of the staircase line (zig-zag)

c)

bordering the staircase line (zig-zag)

57.

Where on the periodic table are the metalloids located?

a)

right of the staircase line (zig-zag)

b)

left of the staircase line (zig-zag)

c)

bordering the staircase line (zig-zag)

58.

Which is not a state of matter?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

Lysol

59.

What is another word used for states of matter?

a)

phase

b)

thermal energy

c)

contract

d)

atoms

60.

The Kinetic Theory describes the _______ of particles in all matter.

a)

arrangement

b)

motion

c)

expansion

d)

contracting

61.

How tightly the particles are packed determines what ______ it takes.

a)

molecules

b)

state

c)

evaporation

d)

phase change

62.

What causes particles to vibrate to move around more?

a)

cooling

b)

thermal energy

63.

Cooling causes particles to move around ___________.

a)

slower

b)

more

c)

faster

d)

more quickly

64.

Have a definite shape and a definite volume

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

65.

Have a definite volume but no definite shape

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

66.

Have no definite volume and no definite shape

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

67.

What causes a change in state/phase?

a)

thermal energy

b)

pressure

c)

expanding

d)

contracting

68.

When a solid changes to a liquid, it is called ______.

a)

sublimation

b)

condensation

c)

melting

d)

freezing

69.

Freezing is when a liquid to a ________.

a)

gas

b)

solid

c)

liquid

70.

Vaporization is when a liquid changes to a __________.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

71.

The moisture you see on the mirror in your bathroom after a hot shower is called __________.

a)

sublimation

b)

evaporation

c)

condensation

d)

melting

72.

If you put dry ice on the table, it turns from a solid to a _____.

a)

gas

b)

liquid

c)

solid

73.

Solid changing to a gas is called _____________.

a)

condensation

b)

vaporization

c)

evaporation

d)

sublimation

74.

When you heat a solid or liquid, its particles begin to move ______.

a)

faster

b)

slower

75.

When particles in a solid or liquid move faster, they move slightly further apart. This is called __________.

a)

expanding

b)

contracting

76.

What is it called when particles in a solid or liquid move slower and closer together?

a)

expanding

b)

contracting

77.

What is 22 on the chart?

a)

temperature

b)

thermal energy

c)

solid

d)

liquid

78.

What is 23 on the chart?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

vaporizing

79.

What is 24 on the chart?

a)

solid

b)

temperature

c)

condensing

d)

gas

80.

What is 25 on the chart?

a)

solid

b)

temperature

c)

condensing

d)

gas

81.

These are the molecules in a _________.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

82.

These are the molecules in a _________.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

83.

These are the molecules in a _______.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

84.

All living things are made of matter.

a)

True

b)

False

85.

There are seven phases of matter.

a)

True

b)

False

86.

Water exists in the gas phase as water vapor.

a)

True

b)

False

87.

Volume is the amount of space an object takes up.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

Plasma is found in the sun and stars.

a)

True

b)

False

89.

The particles in solids are packed quite loosely.

a)

True

b)

False

90.

Most liquids have a definite shape.

a)

True

b)

False

91.

All matter is made of atoms.

a)

True

b)

False

92.

Water freezes at 20˚ Celsius.

a)

True

b)

False

93.

Condensation is the process of a gas changing to a liquid.

a)

True

b)

False

94.

What has a definite shape and volume?

a)

Gas

b)

Liquid

c)

Solid

95.

A state in which matter has no definite shape and no definite volume is ________.

a)

Liquid

b)

Solid

c)

Gas

96.

What state of matter has a definite volume, but no definite shape?

a)

Gas

b)

Solid

c)

Liquid

97.

Milk is a example of which state of matter?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

98.

A pencil is a __________.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

99.

When you heat water, it turns into a _________.

a)

Gas

b)

Liquid

c)

Solid

100.

What is an example of a solid turning into another state of matter?

a)

Breaking a chair into pieces

b)

Snow becoming a puddle

c)

Tearing a piece of paper

d)

Water freezing

101.

When an ice cube melts, it changes from...

a)

A solid to a liquid.

b)

A liquid to a gas.

c)

A solid to a gas.

d)

A gas to a solid.

102.

Which would cause liquid water to change to a solid?

a)

Warming

b)

Heating

c)

Freezing

d)

Dripping

103.

Shauna placed a cup of water in a warm place. One week later, no water was left in the cup. What probably happened?

a)

The liquid water changed to a gas.

b)

The liquid water changed to a solid.

c)

The water leaked out of the cup.

d)

The water spilled from the cup.

104.

What has a definite shape and volume?

a)

Gas

b)

Liquid

c)

Solid

105.

A state in which matter has no definite shape and no definite volume is ________.

a)

Liquid

b)

Solid

c)

Gas

106.

What state of matter has a definite volume, but no definite shape?

a)

Gas

b)

Solid

c)

Liquid

107.

Milk is a example of which state of matter?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

108.

A pencil is a __________.

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Plasma

109.

When you heat water, it turns into a _________.

a)

Gas

b)

Liquid

c)

Solid

110.

What is an example of a solid turning into another state of matter?

a)

Breaking a chair into pieces

b)

Snow becoming a puddle

c)

Tearing a piece of paper

d)

Water freezing

111.

When an ice cube melts, it changes from...

a)

A solid to a liquid.

b)

A liquid to a gas.

c)

A solid to a gas.

d)

A gas to a solid.

112.

Which would cause liquid water to change to a solid?

a)

Warming

b)

Heating

c)

Freezing

d)

Dripping

113.

Shauna placed a cup of water in a warm place. One week later, no water was left in the cup. What probably happened?

a)

The liquid water changed to a gas.

b)

The liquid water changed to a solid.

c)

The water leaked out of the cup.

d)

The water spilled from the cup.

114.

What is the atomic number of oxygen?

a)

5

b)

Sandwich

c)

8

d)

17

115.
What is an isotope? 
a)
A charged atom
b)
An atom with different amounts of neutrons
c)
An atom with different amounts of protons
d)
A neutral atom
116.

What does a represent?

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

117.
If an atom contains exactly three protons, then it's an atom of _____
a)
lithium
b)
gold
c)
nitrogen
d)
carbon
118.
How many protons does this atom have?
a)
2.5
b)
6
c)
5
d)
10.811
119.
What is the atomic number of this atom?
a)
2
b)
4
c)
6
d)
none of the above
120.

The number 16 for the atomic element sulfur is the

a)

ionic number

b)

isotope

c)

atomic mass

d)

atomic number

121.
The particles with no charge in an atom are the _______.
a)
electrons
b)
neutrons
c)
protons
d)
protons and neutrons
122.
Which letter represents a neutron?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
123.
True or False - Protons and Neutrons have about the same mass.
a)
True - They have about the same mass
b)
False - They do not have about the same mass
124.
Elements can have the same number of protons?
a)
True
b)
False
125.

Which of the labeled structures is a neutron?

a)

a

b)

b

c)

c

126.

Which subatomic particle as no charge, also known as a neutral charge?

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

chakra

127.
What are the 3 subatomic particles that make-up the atom?
a)
protons, neutrons, and isotopes
b)
neutrons, isotopes, and electrons
c)
positives, negatives, and electrons
d)
protons, neutrons, and electrons
128.
B and C are found in the ______ of an atom.
a)
electron cloud
b)
Space
c)
Nucleus
d)
Outside
129.
Positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom are called
a)
protons
b)
neutrons
c)
electrons
d)
isotopes
130.
Referring to the table, what is the relative mass of a proton?
a)
10
b)
1
c)
0.1
d)
0.01
131.

Which subatomic particles is counted to determine the type of element the atom represents?

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

boron

132.

What is the atomic number of this atom?

a)

7

b)

14

c)

21

d)

9

133.
Electrons have a ___________ charge.
a)
Positive
b)
Negative
c)
Neutral
134.
Referring to the table, what is the relative mass of an electron?
a)
5
b)
1
c)
0.5
d)
0.0005
135.
A proton has a ___________ charge.
a)
positive
b)
negative
c)
neutral
136.
What is the subatomic particle for box A? 
a)
proton
b)
neutron
c)
electron
137.

Only protons & neutrons can be distinguished by mass, charge and position in an atom.

a)

True

b)

False

138.
Positively Charged Particle
Mass: 1 amu
a)
Proton
b)
Neuton
c)
Electron
d)
Isotope
139.
Neutral Charged Particle
Mass: 1 Amu
a)
Proton
b)
Neutron
c)
Electron
d)
Isotope
140.
Protons, neutrons, and electrons are called ____________ particles.
a)
atomic
b)
subatomic
c)
nucleus
141.
Negatively charged Particle
Mass:  Almost Nothing
a)
Protons
b)
Neutrons
c)
Electrons
d)
Isotopes

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