Exploring the Periodic Table

What is the atomic number of Carbon?

• 5

• 6

• 12

• 7

Describe the general properties of metals.

• Metals have low melting and boiling points.

• Metals are conductive, malleable, ductile, lustrous, and have high melting/boiling points.

• Metals are insulators and brittle.

• Metals are dull and non-reflective.

What is the electron configuration of Neon?

• 1s² 2s² 2p⁴

• 1s² 2s² 2p⁵

• 1s² 2s² 2p³

• 1s² 2s² 2p⁶

How does atomic radius change across a period?

• The atomic radius increases across a period.

• The atomic radius decreases across a period.

• The atomic radius fluctuates randomly across a period.

• The atomic radius remains constant across a period.

What are the characteristics of noble gases?

• Noble gases are highly reactive and form compounds easily.

• Noble gases exist as diatomic molecules and are heavy gases.

• Noble gases are brightly colored and have strong odors.

• Noble gases are colorless, odorless, tasteless, non-reactive, and exist as monatomic gases.

Identify the transition metal with the highest atomic number.

• Zinc (Zn)

• Iron (Fe)

• Gold (Au)

• Copernicium (Cn)

What is the significance of the valence electrons in an element?

• Valence electrons only affect an element's color.

• Valence electrons are significant because they determine an element's chemical behavior and bonding capabilities.

• Valence electrons are irrelevant to an element's mass.

• Valence electrons determine the physical state of an element.

Explain the trend of electronegativity in the periodic table.

• Electronegativity decreases across a period and increases down a group.

• Electronegativity increases down a group and remains constant across a period.

• Electronegativity remains constant across a period and down a group.

• Electronegativity increases across a period and decreases down a group.

Which element is a liquid at room temperature?

• Oxygen

• Gold

• Mercury

• Carbon

What are the common oxidation states of transition metals?

• +0, +1, +2, +3

• +1, +2, +3, +7

• +1, +2, +3, +4, +5, +6

• +2, +3, +4, +5, +8