PS05 Periodic Table Review

An element located at Group 18 and Period 4 would be classified as which type of substance?

• a halogen

• a metalloid

• a lanthanoid

• a nonmetal

Which element is classified as a metal?

• boron (B)

• antimony (Sb)

• phosphorus (P)

• cadmium (Cd)

What is a period in the context of the periodic table?

• A vertical column on the periodic table.

• A horizontal row on the periodic table.

• A group of elements with similar properties.

• The number of protons in an atom of an element.

How many periods are there in the periodic table?

• 5

• 6

• 7

• 8

What does a period in the periodic table correspond to?

• The number of valence electrons.

• The number of protons in the nucleus.

• The number of energy levels in an atom.

• The atomic mass of the elements.

What is a group (also called a family) in the periodic table?

• A horizontal row on the periodic table.

• A vertical column on the periodic table.

• A block of elements with similar properties.

• A classification based on atomic mass.

How many groups are there in the periodic table?

• 10

• 12

• 18

• 20

What does the last number for groups 1, 2, 13-18 indicate in the periodic table?

• The atomic number of the elements.

• The number of protons in the nucleus.

• The number of neutrons in the nucleus.

• The number of valence electrons.

What are metals good conductors of?

• Heat and electricity

• Water and air

• Plastic and glass

• Wood and paper

Tags

NGSS.MS-PS3-4

Where are metals located on the Periodic Table?

• To the right of the zigzag line

• Directly on the zigzag line

• To the left of the zigzag line

• Outside the Periodic Table