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The Periodic Table

Total questions: 36

Worksheet time: 34mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The periodic table tells me about the atom's -

a)

The atom's atomic number, mass, and properties.

b)

The atom's color and shape.

c)

The atom's temperature and speed.

d)

The atom's taste and smell.

2.

The periodic table is organized in which way?

a)

By increasing atomic number

b)

By alphabetical order

c)

By atomic mass only

d)

By color

3.

Valence electrons are:

a)

the electrons in the outermost shell of an atom

b)

the protons in the nucleus of an atom

c)

the neutrons in the nucleus of an atom

d)

the electrons in the innermost shell of an atom

4.

The periodic table helps us understand reactivity by:

a)

showing trends in how elements react based on their position

b)

listing the atomic masses of elements only

c)

grouping elements by color

d)

displaying the melting points of elements

5.

Which information can you find in each box of the periodic table?

a)

Element's color and odor

b)

Element's boiling point and freezing point only

c)

Element's taste and texture

d)

Element name, symbol, atomic number, and atomic mass

6.

What do elements in the same group (column) of the periodic table have in common?

a)

They are all gases

b)

They have the same atomic mass

c)

They have the same atomic number

d)

They have similar chemical properties and the same number of valence electrons

7.

Which part of an atom determines its place on the periodic table?

a)

The number of protons in its nucleus

b)

The number of neutrons in its nucleus

c)

The number of electrons in its outer shell

d)

The number of molecules it forms

8.

From this element key of Nitrogen, determine the atomic mass of nitrogen

a)

7

b)

7.01

c)

14.01

d)

21.01

9.

Look at the periodic table. Which list of elements forms a group on the periodic table?

a)

Li, Be, B, C, N, O, F, and Ne

b)

He, Ne, Ar, Kr, Xe, and Rn

c)

B, Si, As, Te, and At

d)

Sc, Ti, V, Cr, Mn, Fe, Co, Cu, Ni, and Zd

10.

Which is NOT a property of metals?

a)

brittleness

b)

conductivity

c)

ductility

d)

luster

11.

What are two properties that make a non-metal?

a)

conductivity, malleability

b)

brittle, no conductivty

c)

luster, malleability

d)

malleability, high density

12.

Where are most metals on the periodic table?

a)

on the left side only

b)

on the right side only

c)

in the middle only

d)

on the left side and in the middle

13.

Using the periodic table, which element is a metalloid?

a)

carbon

b)

silicon

c)

oxygen

d)

aluminum

14.

Iodine is a nonmetal. What is one property of iodine?

a)

conductivity

b)

dull appearance

c)

malleability

d)

ductility

15.

What is one similarity among elements in a group?

a)

atomic mass

b)

atomic weight

c)

chemical properties

d)

practical uses

16.

Where are most nonmetals located on the periodic table?

a)

in the bottom row

b)

on the left side and in the middle

c)

on the right side

d)

in the top row

17.

Which of the following are the inert (non reactive) elements

a)

group 1

b)

group 2

c)

group 17

d)

group 18

18.

Which are the most reactive metals?

a)

group 1

b)

group 2

c)

group 17

d)

group 18

19.

Which number determines the order that this element must be placed in on the periodic table?

a)

30

b)

65.38

c)

95.38

d)

35

20.

Which two of these are the same element?

a)
b)
c)
d)
21.

Based on this section of the periodic table, which two elements will have the same chemical properties?

a)

H & Be

b)

Li & Be

c)

Na & Be

d)

Mg & Be

22.

Which two elements are in the same period (having the same number of energy levels)?

a)

Cu and Ag

b)

Co and Ni

c)

Pd and Au

d)

Rh and Ir

23.

Which of these would have the most electrons?

a)
b)
c)
d)
24.

Which square on the periodic table is represented by this atom?

a)
b)
c)
d)
25.

This image shows the first 6 groups of the periodic table. Based on its location on the periodic table, which of the following elements will have 2 valence electrons?

a)

V

b)

Li

c)

Zr

d)

Sr

26.

Which is NOT true about the Noble Gases

a)

Some are metalloids

b)

They are inert (non reactive)

c)

They are in group 18

d)

They have stable electron energy levels and don't need to lose or gain electrons

27.

What is the atomic number of Sulfur?

a)

16

b)

2

c)

32.065

d)

86

28.

Which arrow shows the direction of the groups on the

Periodic Table?

a)
b)
c)
29.

The atomic number is the same as

the---

a)

atomic mass

b)

group number

c)

number of protons

d)

period number

30.

What is the formula to solve for the neutron?

a)

Mass + Atomic Number= Neutrons

b)

Mass x Atomic Number = Neutrons

c)

Mass - Atomic Number = Neutrons

d)

Mass + Number of Protons = Neutron

31.
How many neutrons does oxygen have?
a)
16
b)
15.99
c)
8
d)
Doesn't contain any neutrons
32.
Which letter represents a proton?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
33.
Which letter represents a neutron?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
34.
Which letter represents an electron?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
35.

How many neutrons does platinum have?

a)

78

b)

117

c)

195

d)

196

36.
In order for me to find the number of neutrons, I must round the atomic mass and then do what?
a)
atomic number-atomic mass
b)
atomic number x atomic mass
c)
atomic mass + atomic number
d)
atomic mass - atomic number