C8 - Arrangments of elements - Properties of Group I

Atoms of elements that are in the same group have the same number of

• protons.

• neutrons.

• valence electrons.

• protons and neutrons.

Which of the following elements is an alkali metal?

• calcium

• magnesium

• mercury

• sodium

In the Periodic Table, elements in each column had similar ...

• atomic masses.

• chemical properties.

• atomic numbers.

• symbols.

How was Periodic table arranged?

• by increasing atomic mass

• by decreasing atomic mass

• by increasing atomic number

• by decreasing atomic number

Each column of the periodic table is

• an element.

• a group.

• an isotope.

• a period.

Most elements in the Periodic Table are ...

• metals

• non-metals

• semi-metals

• liquids

Which statement about the alkali metals is correct?

• They are located in the left-most column of the periodic table.

• They are extremely nonreactive.

• They are usually gases.

• They form negative ions with a 1- charge.

Which group is very stable due to the fact that they have a full outermost shell?

• alkali metals (Group I)

• halogens (Group VII)

• alkaline-earth metals (Group II)

• noble gases (Group VIII)

What is the largest group on the periodic table?

• Transition Metals

• Noble Gases

• Non-metals

• Alkaline Earth Metals

Which of the following is a Nonmetal?

• Sulfur

• Gold

• Iron

• Calcium