Atoms and the Periodic Table Quiz

How many valence electrons does a sodium atom have?

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Which words best describe NON-METALS?

• ductile, shiny, brittle

• malleable, dull, brittle, ductile

• 
  brittle, dull, insulators

John was observing the physical properties of elements in order to classify them as either a metal, nonmetal, or metalloid. The first element was dull, brittle, and did not conduct heat. What would its classification be? 

• metal

• metalloid

• nonmetal

Which of the following elements is in the same group as sodium?

• Magnesium

• Potassium

• Calcium

• Aluminum

Atoms tend to be stable and nonreactive if they have _________ valence electrons.

• 2

• 4

• 6

• 8

How many valence electrons for Hydrogen?

• 1

• 2

• 6

• 8

What are valence electrons?

• They do not exist

• Total number of electrons in an atom

• Electrons on the outer most shell of an electron

• Electrons in the nucleus

Which of these is a property of metals?

• It's malleable

• It can't conduct electricity

• They are used in food

• It's very brittle

Iron is a good conductor, malleable and magnetic. What type of element is Iron?

• metal

• nonmetal

• metalloid

• Pretty

If a material can easily be drawn into the shape of a wire, it is

• Malleable

• Ductile

• Magnetic

• Reactive