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Matter, Atoms, Elements, and the Periodic Table
Matter, Atoms, Elements, and the Periodic Table
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1
Electrons have a ______ charge.
positive
negative
neutral
zero
2
A chart that organizes and displays information about elements is called the ______.
Chart of Elements
Atom Table
Periodic Table
Elements Table
3
The elements in Group 17 are called _____.
Transition Metals
Alkaline Earth Metals
Noble Gases
Halogens
4
Protons have a _______ charge.
electric
negative
neutral
positive
5
Neutrons are located ______ of an atom.
outside the nucleus
in the electron cloud
in the nucleus
somewhere near the electron cloud
6
Which is NOT included as one of the parts of an atom?
Protons
Electrons
Element Symbol
Neutrons
7
The electrical charge of an atom is determined by the overall number of protons and electrons.
False
True
8
Electrons are located ______ of an atom.
in the nucleus
outside the nucleus in the electron cloud
9
At room temperature, all the metalloids are solids, while most nonmetals are
Gas
Solid
Element
Liquid
10
EVERYTHING is made of matter, and all matter is composed of atoms.
False
True
11
The elements in the same group (column) all have what in common?
same number of protons
same number of valence electrons
same atomic mass
same number of neutrons
12
What is a small particle that makes up matter?
nonmetal
small matter
atom
metal
13
The most reactive nonmetals are the elements in Group ____.
3-12
2
17
1
14
The elements in Group 18 are called _____.
Alkaline Earth Metals
Noble Gases
Transition Metals
Halogens
15
The elements in Group 2 are called _____.
Transition Metals
Alkaline Earth Metals
Alkali Metals
Noble Gases
16
If a substance can be pulled or drawn into a wire, it is ______.
malleable
brittle
ductile
a nonmetal
17
What are the two particles that a nucleus of an atom is made up of?
protons and neutrons
protons and electrons
neutrons and electrons
neutrons and neurons
18
If an atom has 5 protons, it must have ____ electrons to be a neutral atom.
3
6
5
4
19
The most reactive metals are the elements in Group ____.
17
3-12
1
2
20
How can you find the number of protons of an element on the periodic table?
Element Symbol
Atomic Number
Element Name
Atomic Mass Number
21
Which piece of information is not listed on the periodic table for each element?
Element Name
Neutron Number
Element Symbol
Atomic Number
22
Protons are located ________ of an atom.
in the electron cloud
somewhere inside or outside the nucleus
in the nucleus
outside the nucleus
23
An atom is the smallest complete unit of an element.
False
True
24
Which element resides here Group 18 Period 5?
Hydrogen
Silver
Neon
Xenon
25
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26
The elements in Group 1 are called _____.
Alkali Metals
Noble Gases
Transition Metals
Alkaline Earth Metals
27
Your SCIENCE 9-Weeks Exam is on ________.
Wednesday, October 9
Tuesday, October 8
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Monday, October 7
28
Name the element that is located in Group 16, Period 3.
Iron
Sulfur
Gold
Helium
29
Alkaline earth metals have how many valence electrons?
2
3
7
1
30
Elements that are usually dull in appearance and poor conductors of heat and electricity are
metals.
elements.
nonmetals.
metalloids.
31
What is the central part of an atom called?
proton
neutron
electron
nucleus
32
The elements in Groups 3-12 are called _____.
Noble Gases
Transition Metals
Halogens
Alkaline Earth Metals
33
Alkali metals have how many valence electrons?
3
7
1
2
34
The elements in Group 16 have how many valence electrons?
8
4
6
2
35
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of most metals?
Ductile
Good Conductor
Brittle
Malleable
36
These are elements that generally have a shiny or metallic luster:
isotopes
nonmetals
metals
metalloids
37
Neutrons have a _______ charge.
atomic
negative
neutral
positive
38
How is the periodic table organized?
by atomic mass
by valence electrons
by number of neutrons
by atomic number
39
Halogens (Group 17) have how many valence electrons?
7
6
8
2
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Elements that have characteristics of both metals and nonmetals are called _____.
metalloids
elements
nonmetals
metals
