1 The Periodic Table of Elements

Question 1

____ are the simplest and
smallest particle

Answer 1

Atoms

Question 2

Atoms are composed of
_________

Answer 2

Protons, electrons, and
neutrons.

Question 3

The number of _____ in the
nucleus of an atom is equal to
its atomic number

Answer 3

protons

Question 4

A _______ is a positively charged particle
inside the nucleus.

Answer 4

proton

Question 5

A _____ is a neutral particle also inside
the nucleus.

Answer 5

neutron

Question 6

An _____ is a negatively charged particle
that orbits the nucleus.

Answer 6

electron

Question 7

_______ are substances that cannot be
broken down any further by chemical
means

Answer 7

Elements

Question 8

True or false: Elements are substances that can be
broken down any further by chemical
means

Answer 8

False

Question 9

_______ is the arrangement of elements by increasing atomic number and similar properties.

Answer 9

The Periodic Table

Question 10

Each element on the Periodic Table has ____, _____, _____ and _____.

Answer 10

Atomic number, symbol, name and average atomic mass

Question 11

_______ – the number of protons found in
the nucleus of an atom

Answer 11

Atomic number

Question 12

_________ – the mass of an atom
including the protons, neutrons and electrons.

Answer 12

Average atomic mass

Question 13

_________ – the mass of an atom
including the protons, neutrons and electrons.

Answer 13

Average atomic mass

Question 14

The Three States of Matter

Answer 14

Solid, Liquid, Gas

Question 14

The Three States of Matter

Answer 14

Solid, Liquid, Gas

Question 15

▪ Particles held tightly
▪ Very close together
▪ Regular arrangement
▪ Vibrate
▪ Can’t move from place
to place

Answer 15

Solid

Question 16

▪ Particles held weakly
▪ Very close together
▪ Random arrangement
▪ Vibrate
▪ Constantly move past
each other

Answer 16

Liquid

Question 17

▪ No attraction between
particles
▪ Far apart
▪ Random arrangement
▪ Vibrate
▪ Move quickly in all
directions

Answer 17

Gas

Question 18

True or false: Elements in the same group have similar
properties.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

Groups refer to ______.

Answer 19

columns

Question 20

_______ - a property used to
characterize materials in reactions that change
their identity

Answer 20

Chemical Property

Question 21

What property is burning something?

Answer 21

Chemical Property

Question 22

________ - a characteristic of a substance
that can be observed without changing the
substance into something else.

Answer 22

Physical Property

Question 23

What property is measuring
something’s length, color, mass or volume?

Answer 23

Physical Property

Question 24

The major categories of elements are the _____, _____, and ______.

Answer 24

Metals, non-metals, and metalloids.

Question 25

_____ are lustrous, malleable, and are good conductors of heat and electricity.

Answer 25

Metals

Question 26

Describe metals

Answer 26

lustrous, malleable, and are good conductors of heat and electricity.

Question 27

______ are elements that do not share the properties of metals.

Answer 27

Non-metals

Question 28

_______ are elements that share some, but not all the properties of metals.

Answer 28

Metalloids

Question 29

Physical properties of metals

Answer 29

Lustrous, Malleable, and Good Conductors

Question 30

______ means shiny or reflective of light.

Answer 30

Lustrous

Question 31

_______ means capable of being shaped.

Answer 31

Malleable

Question 32

Being a _________ means being able to allow electricity and heat to flow through.

Answer 32

Good Conductor

Question 33

Describe Elements in Group 1

Answer 33

React violently with water. Highly reactive. Soft and silvery metals Alkali metals

Question 34

What types of metals are elements in Group 1?

Answer 34

Alkali metals

Question 35

Describe Elements in Group 2

Answer 35

Reactive Metals that are always combined with non-metals in nature. Several of these elements are important mineral nutrients, like Calcium.

Question 36

What types of metals are elements in Group 2?

Answer 36

Alkaline Earth Metals

Question 37

Describe Elements in Groups 3-12

Answer 37

Less reactive, harder metals. Includes metals used in jewelry, money and construction.

Question 38

What types of metals are elements in Groups 3-12?

Answer 38

Transition Metals

Question 39

What is the family of the Elements in Groups 13

Answer 39

Boron Family

Question 40

Describe boron

Answer 40

Boron has properties of both metals and non-metals.

Question 41

What is the family of the Elements in Groups 14

Answer 41

Carbon Family

Question 42

Describe Elements in Groups 14

Answer 42

Contains elements important to life and computers.

Question 43

______ is the basic element in all organic compounds.

Answer 43

Carbon

Question 44

_____ and ____ are important semiconductors

Answer 44

Silicon, Germanium

Question 45

What is the family of the Elements in Groups 15

Answer 45

Nitrogen Family

Question 46

______ makes up more than ¾ of our atmosphere

Answer 46

Nitrogen

Question 47

The red tip of matches is made of _______.

Answer 47

phosphorous

Question 48

The red tip of matches is made of _______.

Answer 48

phosphorous

Question 49

What is the family of the Elements in Groups 16

Answer 49

Oxygen Family

Question 50

Another name for Oxygen family

Answer 50

Chalcogens

Question 51

_____ is necessary for respiration

Answer 51

Oxygen

Question 52

Many things that have a bad odor contain _____

Answer 52

sulfur

Question 53

What do you call elements in Group 17?

Answer 53

Halogens

Question 54

Describe Elements in Group 17

Answer 54

* Very reactive, diatomic non-metals. * Always found combined with other elements in nature.

Question 55

______ is used to keep bacteria out of swimming pools.

Answer 55

Chlorine

Question 55

What do you call elements in Group 17?

Answer 55

Noble Gases

Question 56

Describe Elements in Group 17

Answer 56

* VERY non reactive gases. * Used in lighted neon signs.

Question 57

______ is used to make party balloons float

Answer 57

Helium