Atomic Structure and Periodic Table Quiz Review

Question 1

Neutrons have...

Accepted Answer

no charge (neutral)

Question 2

The positively charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom are called:

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protons

Question 3

As you move across the periodic table from left to right, atomic masses...

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generally increase

Question 4

On the periodic table, elements with similar chemical characteristics are found in the same:

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Same group (Column)

Question 5

A proton’s mass is:

Accepted Answer

1 (amu)

Question 6

The average mass of an atom is its:

Accepted Answer

atomic mass

Question 7

An electron’s mass is :

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so small it is considered 0 amu

Question 8

Helium is lighter than.

Accepted Answer

All of the Above

Question 9

______________________ is the most abundant element in the universe.

Accepted Answer

Hydrogen

Question 10

All matter is made up of __________________ .

Accepted Answer

atoms

Question 11

____________________ organized all the known elements into a table : The Periodic Table

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Dmitri Mendeleev

Question 12

Helium, Neon, and Argon belongs to the ______ family.

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Noble Gases

Question 13

The majority (most) of the elements in the periodic table are:

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metal

Question 14

A common characteristic of metals is:

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lustrous (shiny)

Question 15

A common characteristic of metals is:

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good conductors of heat and energy

Question 16

Sodium (Na) is in Group 1, therefore it has the same characteristics as ______________ .

Accepted Answer

Lithium

Question 17

Electrons have a much larger mass than protons.

Accepted Answer

false

Question 18

The elements to the left of the zig zag line on the periodic table of elements are:

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metals

Question 19

The elements along zig zag line on the periodic table of elements are:

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metalloids

Question 20

You can determine the exact number of electrons in an atom by their...

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group (family)

Question 21

The number of protons an element is its...

Accepted Answer

atomic number

Question 22

The elements to the right of the zig zag line on the periodic table of elements are:

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nonmetals

Question 23

The _____ is an abbreviation of an element.

Accepted Answer

chemical symbol

Question 24

Elements in Group 18 (Noble Gases) are:

Accepted Answer

not reactive

Question 25

A neutron’s mass is:

Accepted Answer

approximately 1 amu

Atomic Structure and Periodic Table Quiz Review

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Atomic Structure and Periodic Table Quiz Review

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