Periodic Table

Which statement best describes the position of the two elements in the periodic table.

• The two elements are in the same period, with Mg the first element in the period table and Ca the last element

• The two elements are in the same group, with Mg just above Ca

• The two elements are side by side in the same period, with Ca to the left of Mg

• The two elements are in the same group, with Ca just below Mg

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Which two atoms are elements in the same group in the periodic table?

• Atom 3 and Atom 4

• Atom 1 and Atom 4

• Atom 3 and Atom 2

• Atom 1 and Atom 2

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Which two atoms are elements that belong in period two in the periodic table?

• Atom 3 and Atom 4

• Atom 1 and Atom 4

• Atom 3 and Atom 2

• Atom 1 and Atom 2

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Based on the data, which number shows the correct location of the element with 2 valence electrons and 3 energy levels.

• 1

• 2

• 3

• 4

Label the element with the correct terms

a

b

c

d

Element Name

Atomic number

Atomic Mass

Element Symbol

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This element is a

(a)   . It is in Group ​ (b)   and is ​ (c)   .

• metal

• nonmetal

• 8

• lustrous, malleable, ductile, and a conductor

• 26

• 4

• dull, brittle, and an insulator

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Match these for Iron

• Common Name

• Iron

• Symbol

• Fe

• Atomic Mass (protons + neutrons)

• 26

• Atomic Number (protons)

• 55.845

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Match these for Oxygen

• Common Name

• O

• Atomic Number (protons)

• 15.999

• Atomic Mass (protons + neutrons)

• 8

• Symbol

• Oxygen

Match these for Carbon

• Atomic Number (number of protons)

• 6

• Common Name

• C

• Symbol

• 12.011

• Atomic Mass (protons + neutrons)

• Carbon

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How would you use a periodic table to find elements with similar chemical properties?

• Look for elements in the same row.

• Look for elements in the same column.

• Choose elements randomly.

• Look for the heaviest elements.

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DOK Level 3: Strategic Thinking