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A quiz over atomic structures, molecules, compounds and the periodic table of elements
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The horizontal rows on the periodic table of elements are called?
groups
families
periods
categories
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What occurs when atoms share electrons?
covalent bonding
negative ion
ionic bonding
positive ion
3
An element that is a poor conductor of electricity, is dull and brittle.
metal
non-metal
noble gas
metalloid
4
A stable atom is one that ______?
Has only 1 electron in its outer shell
Has equal protons and neutrons
Has a full outer shell; not likely to form compounds
Has equal protons and electrons
5
Which scientist developed the periodic table of elements?
Bohr
Boyle
Rutherford
Mendeleev
6
Name the 3 main parts of the atom.
electrons, protons, neutrons
protons, neutrons, nucleus
protons, electrons, nucleus
nucleus, protons, atoms
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Elements that possess similar qualities and react similarly with other elements are called?
periods
groups
molecules
families
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If an element has an atomic # of 13 and an atomic mass of 30; how many neutrons does it have?
30
15
13
17
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What does the atomic number tell us about the atom?
the number of protons & neutrons
the number of protons
the number of electrons & neutrons
the number of electrons
10
Which scientist developed a simplified model for the atom?
Boyle
Bohr
Rutherford
Mendeleev
11
What is the smallest part of an element that can still be recognized as that element?
electron
neutron
atom
proton
12
Vertical columns on the periodic table of elements are called?
periods
groups
categories
families
13
Molecules formed from 2 or more different elements are called?
elements
ions
compounds
mixtures
14
The atomic mass is based upon the number of __________ an atom has.
protons and electrons
number of protons
number of protons and neutrons
number of neutrons
15
What is the study of matter called?
science
biology
matterology
chemistry
16
Substances containing only 1 kind of atom are called?
elements
ions
compounds
mixtures
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An atom that has given away electrons in its outer shell.
positive ion
ion
negative ion
neutral atom
18
What is a valence electron?
An electron in the outermost energy level or shell
An electron in the first energy level or shell
An electron that has been transferred to another element
An electron that is being shared
19
An atom that has gained or lost electrons is called a ________?
molecule
compound
mixture
ion
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A property of matter that can be either positive, negative or neutral.
good conductor of electricity
decomposition reaction
synthesis reaction
electrostatic charge
