The Periodic Table Quiz

10 multiple choice questions

1. What are elements arranged by in the periodic table?

A) Alphabetical order B) Atomic number C) Mass only D) Color

2. What is a period in the periodic table?

A) A horizontal row B) A vertical column C) A group of metals D) A type of element

3. What is a group (or family) in the periodic table?

A) A horizontal row B) A vertical column with similar properties C) A type of metal D) A radioactive element

4. Elements in Group 1 are called what?

A) Noble gases B) Halogens C) Alkali metals D) Transition metals

5. Which group of elements is very unreactive?

A) Alkali metals B) Halogens C) Noble gases D) Chalcogens

6. What are metals generally characterized by?

A) Poor conductors of electricity B) Good conductors of electricity C) Brittle structure D) Low melting points

7. What is a metalloid?

A) A non-metal B) An element with properties of both metals and non-metals C) A radioactive element D) A synthetic element

8. What happens to atomic size going down a group?

A) Atomic size decreases B) Atomic size increases C) Atomic size stays the same D) Atomic size fluctuates

9. What are the elements in Group 17 called?

A) Noble gases B) Alkali metals C) Halogens D) Chalcogens

10. Where are transition metals found in the periodic table?

A) Far left B) Far right C) Middle of the table (Groups 3-12) D) Top of the table

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