Periodic Table of Elements Assessment

Front

What is the chemical symbol for carbon?

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C

Front

What term describes the elements found in column 17 of the Periodic Table?

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Halogens

Front

How many valence electrons do halogens have?

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One valence electron.

Front

What is the term for elements that share similar characteristics or properties?

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Group or family.

Front

What are the elements that zig-zag on the Periodic Table called?

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Metalloids.

Front

What is the atomic number of oxygen?

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8.

Front

What is the chemical symbol for oxygen?

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O.

Front

What are the elements in group 1 of the Periodic Table known as?

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Alkali metals.

Front

What is the term for the vertical columns in the Periodic Table?

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Groups.

Front

What is the term for the horizontal rows in the Periodic Table?

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Periods.