Atomic Structure Quiz

The elements of the Periodic Table are arranged in order of increasing

• atomic number

• mass number

• neutron number

• relative atomic mass

Identify the element that is in Period 3 and Group 5 of the Periodic Table

• Neon

• Aluminium

• Nitrogen

• Phosphorus

Magnesium and sulfur react to form a compound.
The equation for this reaction is: 
Mg + S → MgS
What is the correct word equation for this reaction?

• manganese + sulfur -> manganese sulfate

• magnesium + sulfur -> magnesium sulfide

• manganese + sodium -> manganese sodide

• magnesium + oxygen -> magnesium oxide

Which word correctly describes substances found in the Periodic Table?

• alloys

• compounds

• elements

• mixtures

The table lists properties of some of the Group 8 gases.

What is the correct symbol for neon?

• Na

• Ni

• Ne

• N

The table lists properties of some of the Group 8 gases.

Suggest the boiling point of argon.

• 18

• 87

• 145

• 201

The table lists properties of some of the Group 8 gases.

Suggest the reaction of xenon with metals

• endothermic

• exothermic

• no reaction

The circles in the diagrams represent molecules of hydrogen. Which box represents hydrogen gas?

• A

• C

• D

The diagram shows two different atoms of hydrogen.

The subatomic particle furthest from the centre of each atom is:

• an electron

• a neutron

• a nucleus

• a proton

The diagram shows two different atoms of hydrogen.

The subatomic particle present in atom Y but not atom X is:

• an electron

• a neutron

• a nucleus

• a proton