Periodic Table Elements and Ions

Cations are

• positive
• negative
• on the right side of the periodi table.
• nonmetals

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Which of the following would produce an anion?

• Ca
• Al
• K
• F

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Anions are...

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Crying

An atom becomes _________ when it gains electrons.

• Positive
• Negative
• Neutral
• Invinsible

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Which particles change the charge in atoms when ions are formed?

• Protons
• Electrons
• Neutrons
• Kittens

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Valence electrons are: 

• Electrons farthest away from the nucleus
• Electrons closest to the nucleus
• Electrons that just come and go - they don't stay with the atom

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How did Mendeleev arrange the elements?

• alphabetical 
• density
• melting point
• atomic mass

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The horizontal row on the periodic table is called a

• group
• family
• period
• atomic number

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A vertical column is called...

• group
• tower
• period
• crew

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Which of the following is the most metallic element in period 3?

• Boron (B)
• Sodium (Na)
• Argon (Ar)
• Silicon (Si)