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Periodic Table Quiz

Introductory quiz to the organisation of the periodic table,

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Question 1 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which pair of elements would have similar properties due to the position in the periodic table?

  1. Calcium (Ca), Helium (He)
  2. Copper (Cu), Gold (Au)
  3. Lithium (Li), Beryllium (Be)
  4. Aluminum (Al), Zinc (Zn)
Question 2 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which group of elements on the periodic table are all gases at room temperature?

  1. Alkali metals
  2. Metalloids
  3. Halogens
  4. Noble gases
Question 3 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Elements with an atomic number higher than __ are not found naturally.

  1. 58
  2. 71
  3. 90
  4. 92
Question 4 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which group includes some of the most familiar elements like nickel, iron, and copper?

  1. Inner transition metals
  2. Transition metals
  3. Halogens
  4. Noble gases
Question 5 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which group of elements does not melt or change when placed in fire?

  1. Alkali metals
  2. Alkaline-earth metals
  3. Halogens
  4. Noble gases
Question 6 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How many periods are there in the periodic table?

  1. 7
  2. 9
  3. 10
  4. 18
Question 7 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Each horizontal row on the periodic table is called what?

  1. Period
  2. Group
Question 8 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which properties most accurately describe the element silicon (Si)?

  1. Highly conductive, solid at room temperature
  2. Weak conductor of electricity, solid at room temperature
  3. Poor conductor, transparent
  4. Ductile and malleable
Question 9 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which group of elements is un-reactive?

  1. Noble Gases
  2. Inner transition metals
  3. Transition metals
  4. Alkaline-earth metals
Question 10 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

This group is named _________ because they have a tendency to form salts with group 1 elements.

  1. Noble gases
  2. Alkali Metals
  3. Halogens
  4. Transition metals
Question 11 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which group on the periodic table is the most reactive?

  1. Alkali metals
  2. Alkaline-earth metals
  3. Transition metals
  4. Halogens
Question 12 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Which accurately describes nonmetals?

  1. Poor conductors of electricity
  2. Often used in computer parts
  3. Both malleable and ductile
  4. Always solid at room temperature
Question 13 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Groups on the periodic table are arranged

  1. Vertically
  2. Horizontally
Question 14 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

Most elements on the periodic table are classified as __________.

  1. Gases
  2. Metalloids
  3. Metals
  4. Nonmetals
Question 15 Multiple Choice (Single Answer)

How are elements in the periodic table organized?

  1. Alphabetically
  2. Based on physical and chemical properties
  3. Increasing number of electrons
  4. Most reactive to least reactive
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