The Periodic Table and Periodic Law

Question 1

Groups run horizontally from left to right across the periodic table.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 2

Which of the following elements has the highest value on the Pauling electronegativity scale?

Accepted Answer

S

Question 3

The inner transition metals consist of lanthanide series and the actinide series.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

Grab your periodic table! Which list contains only non-metals?

Accepted Answer

S, Se, Br

Question 5

Who organized the elements on the periodic table in order of increasing atomic number?

Accepted Answer

Henry Moseley

Question 6

Which group or family has electron configurations ending in s2?

Accepted Answer

alkaline earth metals

Question 7

When an atom loses an electron to form a positive ion, the resulting ionic radius is smaller than the atomic radius.

Accepted Answer

True

Questions 7