Science Periodic Table Test (using a periodic table)

Question 1

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom; it’s the same for all atoms of an element.

Accepted Answer

Atomic number

Question 2

Lithium is the exception to every rule.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

A subatomic particle that has a negative charge.

Accepted Answer

Electron

Question 4

Which element is more REACTIVE: Calcium or Chlorine?

Accepted Answer

Calcium

Question 5

Where are the metalloids located on the periodic table?

Accepted Answer

Closer to right side— they ARE the zigzag pattern

Question 6

HYDROGEN is the exception to every rule!

Accepted Answer

True

Question 7

What’s the Group number for Post Transition Metals?

Accepted Answer

Group 13 thru 16

Question 8

The smallest unit of an element that maintains the properties of that element.

Accepted Answer

Atom

Question 9

What is atomic theory and who developed it?

Accepted Answer

States that atoms cannot be created, destroyed, or divided, States that all atoms of a certain element are identical, It states that all matter is made up by atoms, Developed by John Dalton

Question 10

What are the two rows at the bottom table?

Accepted Answer

Lanthanides and Actinides

Question 11

How are the elements arranged (mainly)?

Accepted Answer

By increasing atomic number

Question 12

Average atomic mass is the weighted average of the masses of all naturally occurring isotopes of an element. (Freebie!!)

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

How is the periodic table arranged? (Select 2)

Accepted Answer

Arranged in periods (rows) as 1-7 and in groups (columns) 1-18, In order of increasing atomic number from left to right

Question 14

Why do some of the elements start with Uu?

Accepted Answer

Because they are not officially named elements yet (Uu=systematic name)

Question 15

What is the atomic number for Lithium?

Accepted Answer

3

Question 16

How many protons does fluorine have?

Accepted Answer

9

Question 17

A subatomic particle that has a positive charge and that is located in the nucleus of an atom; it’s number = atomic #

Accepted Answer

Proton

Question 18

What’s the Group number for reactive nonmetals?

Accepted Answer

Group 14 thru 17

Question 19

What are the characteristics of metalloids?

Accepted Answer

Combination of properties of both metals and nonmetals

Question 20

Where are the Groups found and how do they run?

Accepted Answer

Found: way at the top of the table numbered 1-18, Run: as columns

Question 21

What are the characteristics of nonmetals?

Accepted Answer

Poor conductors of electricity and heat, dull & brittle

Question 22

What’s the Group number for alkaline earth metals?

Accepted Answer

Group 2

Question 23

A region around the nucleus of an atom; the atomic number is the same for all atoms of an element.

Accepted Answer

Electron cloud

Question 24

Where are neutrons found and what is their charge?

Accepted Answer

Have no electric charge, Found in the nucleus

Question 25

What’s the Group number for alkali metals?

Accepted Answer

Group 1

Question 26

Name a nonmetal element…

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

Question 27

Which Group number are halogens found in?

Accepted Answer

17

Question 28

Where are protons found and what is their charge?

Accepted Answer

Found in the nucleus, Have a positive charge

Question 29

Groups share similar physical and chemical properties causing them to sometimes be called families.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 30

How many neutrons does Copper have?

Accepted Answer

35

Question 31

Which group is the most reactive and why?

Accepted Answer

Because they are closest to the left side of the table, Alkali metals

Question 32

What’s the Group number for reactive nonmetals?

Accepted Answer

Group 18

Question 33

A subatomic particle that has no charge and that is located in the nucleus of an atom.

Accepted Answer

Neutron

Question 34

What’s the Group number for transition metals?

Accepted Answer

Group 3 thru 12

Question 35

Which group has the most elements?

Accepted Answer

Transition metals, aka Group 3-12

Question 36

What is the atomic mass for calcium?

Accepted Answer

40

Question 37

What are the characteristics of metals?

Accepted Answer

Shiny, good conductors of electricity & heat, malleable & ductile

Question 38

What are the names of all the families?

Accepted Answer

Alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, transition, lanthanides, actinides, Post transition metals, metalloids, reactive nonmetals, noble gases

Question 39

What’s the family name of Group 18?

Accepted Answer

Noble gases

Question 40

What’s the Group number for Lanthanides and Actinides (the same)?

Accepted Answer

Group 3 thru 17

Question 41

Where are electrons found and what is their charge?

Accepted Answer

Have a negative charge, Found outside of the nucleus in the electron cloud

Question 42

Where are the periods found and how do they run?

Accepted Answer

Found: way left side of the table numbered 1-7, Run: in rows from left to right

Question 43

What information can you find in each element’s box?

Accepted Answer

Chemical/Element symbol, Atomic number, Chemical/Element name, Atomic mass

Question 44

How do find the number of protons, neutrons, & electrons?

Accepted Answer

Protons=atomic number and Electrons=the same as protons (atomic number), Neutrons=the difference of the # of protons subtracted from the atomic mass

Question 45

Which group is the most stable and why?

Accepted Answer

Because they are closest to the right side of the table, Noble gases

Question 46

What’s the Group number for Metalloids?

Accepted Answer

Group 13 thru 17

Question 47

What’s the family name of Group 1?

Accepted Answer

Alkali metals

Question 48

Select ONE element that’s a lanthanide…

Accepted Answer

Cerium, Erbium, Lutetium, Lanthanum

Science Periodic Table Test (using a periodic table)

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Science Periodic Table Test (using a periodic table)

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