Quiz about Periodic Table Trends

Question 1

The vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table are called

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groups

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towers

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periods

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atomic numbers

Question 2

The Modern Periodic Table of Elements is arranged by

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atomic number

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atomic mass

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valence electrons

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number of isotopes

Question 3

Which group of the periodic table is composed of inert (not reactive)  gases?

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noble gases

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alkali metals

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alkaline earth metals

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halogens

Question 4

The atoms along the staircase are called

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metalloids

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metals

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nonmetals

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noble gases

Question 5

Elements in a ..................have similar chemical properties.

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group

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period

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row

Question 6

Elements in the same column of the periodic table always have the same # of _______ as one another.

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Valence Electrons

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Protons

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Neutrons

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Electrons

Question 7

Question 7.

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3

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2

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5

Question 8

How many valence electrons are in an atom of K?

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1

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3

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8

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4

Question 9

How many valence electrons are in an atom of Ar?

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8

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2

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4

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1

Question 10

Which element could be lustrous and brittle?

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G

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A

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B

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L

Question 11

Which element has 3 valence electrons?

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E

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A

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B

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C

Question 12

Which elements have the same number of valence electrons?

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F & A

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A & C

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E & C

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F & B

Question 13

Which elements are in the same period?

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F & B

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A & F

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F, B & D

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E & D

Question 14

To which group does this atom belong?

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1

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3

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13

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11

Question 15

Which element has the same number of valence electrons as this element?

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Nitrogen (N)

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Bromine (Br)

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Calcium (Ca)

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Boron (B)

Question 16

How many valence electrons does an atom of oxygen have?

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6

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2

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5

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16

Question 17

The metals are located

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to the left of the stair step.

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to the right of the stair step.

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on and around the stair step.

Question 18

The non-metals are located

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to the right of the stair step.

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to the left of the stair step.

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on and around the stair step.

Question 19

The metalloids are located

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on and around the stair step.

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to the left of the stair step.

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to the right of the stair step.

Question 20

Metals are MOSTLY _____ at room temperature.

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solid

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liquid

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gas

Question 21

Nonmetals are MOSTLY _____ at room temperature.

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gas

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solid

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liquid

Question 22

How are the elements on the periodic table arranged?

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Atomic number

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Atomic mass

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State of matter

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Type of element (metal, nonmetal, metalloid)

Question 23

Valence electrons are

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the number of electrons in the outer most energy shell.

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the number of protons in the nucleus.

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the atomic mass.

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total number of electrons.

Question 24

How do you find the number of valence electrons in an atom?

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Look at the group it's in, but SKIP THE DIP.

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Look at the period it's in.

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Look at the group it's in.

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Subtract the neutrons from electrons.

Question 25

How many valence electrons does phosphorus (P).

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5

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3

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15

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31

Question 26

Which of the following elements has 7 valence electrons?

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Fluorine (Fl)

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Sodium (Na)

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Aluminum (Al)

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Calcium (Ca)

Question 27

Which of the following is a metal?

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Calcium (Ca)

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Neon (Ne)

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Oxygen (O)

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Sulfur (S)

Question 28

Nitrogen is a

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nonmetal.

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metal.

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metalloid.

Question 29

How would you describe reactivity on the periodic table?

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Elements on opposite sides of the Periodic Table are most likely to react.

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Elements in the same group are most likely to react.

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Elements in the same Periodic are most likely to react.

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There is no trend of reactivity.

Question 30

What does the atomic number of an atom represent?

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Number of protons in the atom

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Number of neutrons in the atom

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Number of electrons in the atom

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Number of shells in the atom

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