S1 Chem - Periodic Table - Full Topic

Each column in the periodic table is called a 

• period
• group
• cluster
• unit

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

• alkali metals
• alkaline earth metals
• halogens
• noble gases

Elements which are shiny, conduct electricity and heat are called

• metal
• nonmetal
• metalloid
• nonexistent

What are the vertical columns on the periodic called?

• groups

• periods

• nonmetals

• metals

• metalloids

What are the horizontal rows on the periodic table called?

• periods

• groups

• metals

• nonmetals

• metalloids

The simplest natural substance is called a(n)

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

• Solution

Two or more elements chemically combined together are called a

• Element

• Compound

• Mixture

• Solution

The smallest amount you can have of one element is a(n)

• Molecule

• Compound

• Atom

• Sprinkle

The smallest amount you can have of a compound is called a

• Molecule

• Compound

• Atom

• Sprinkle

Scientists use a _____________ as an abbreviation for an element name.

• Atom

• Molecule

• Compound

• Chemical Symbol