Periodic Table

Question 1

The element sulfur is on the right side of the periodic table. What does this tell you?

Accepted Answer

Sulfur is brittle.

Question 2

Elements to the left of the zigzag line are called ___.

Accepted Answer

metals

Question 3

The number of protons that make up an element can be determine by looking at the __.

Accepted Answer

atomic number

Question 4

Copper is a good metal to use in electrical items because it _____.

Accepted Answer

is ductile

Question 5

The horizontal rows are called ___.

Accepted Answer

periods

Question 6

The ability of an element to transfer heat and electricity is called ______.

Accepted Answer

conductor

Question 7

Elements that have similar physical and chemical properties are located in the same ___.

Accepted Answer

family

Question 8

The elements on the periodic table are arranged by ____.

Accepted Answer

their atomic number

Question 9

The periodic table is a reference for ______________.

Accepted Answer

elements

Question 10

Elements that are dull in appearance and are brittle are located _____.

Accepted Answer

to the right of the zigzag line

Questions 10