6.1 Elements - Pearson Science 8

Every substance in the universe is made up of building blocks known as:

• atoms

• elements

• compounds

• mixtures

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Elements are made up of how many types of atoms?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

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The periodic table lists all the:

• atoms

• elements

• compounds

• mixtures

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How many elements are on the periodic table?

• 115

• 103

• 118

• 108

Which of the following is a rule when writing the symbols for elements?

• always start with a lower case letter

• always write one letter

• always write two letters

• always start with a capital letter

Atoms in elements can exist:

• as single atoms

• in clusters of atoms

• in large grid-like structures

Monatomic means:

• single atoms

• clusters of atoms

• large grid like structures

Molecules are:

• single atoms

• clusters of atoms

• large grid like structures

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Lattices are:

• single atoms

• clusters of atoms

• large grid like structures

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Monatomic elements are found:

• on the left-hand side of the periodic table

• in the middle of the periodic table

• in the bottom two rows of the periodic table

• in the last column on the periodic table