The Periodic Table

Which of the following is NOT a physical property?

• malleability

• reactivity

• ductility

• melting point

Use the periodic table. What element is found on period 4 and group 7?

• Copper (Cu)

• Rutherfordium (Rf)

• Manganese (Mn)

• Iron (Fe)

The ability to be pulled into wires is known as:

• malleability

• hardness

• ductility

• wiring

Transition elements are more malleable than alkali metals.

• True

• False

Which elements have the lowest density of all metals?

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• transition elements

• nonmetals

Elements in group 2 are known as:

• alkali metals

• alkaline earth metals

• metalloids

• nonmetals

Most nonmetals are usually _____ at room temperature.

• liquids

• solids

• gases

• magma

Which of the following are properties of most metals? Choose all that apply.

• conductivity

• shiny

• malleability

• liquids at room temperature

The alkali metals react very quickly with other elements, therefore they are not found as pure substances in nature.

• True

• False

What describes a synthetic element?

• occurs in nature and is identified with a cube in the element key

• man-made and is identified with a balloon in the element key

• man-made and is identified with a donut-like symbol in the element key

• occurs in nature and is identified with droplet in the element key