Atoms and the Periodic Table
Multiple Choice
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1. The order of elements in the periodic table is based on
a. the number of protons in the nucleus.
c. the number of neutrons in the nucleus.
b. the electric charge of the nucleus.
d. atomic mass.
2. Atoms of elements that are in the same group have the same number of
a. protons.
c. valence electrons.
b. neutrons.
d. protons and neutrons.
3. Oxygen’s atomic number is 8. This means that an oxygen atom has
a. eight neutrons in its nucleus.
c. eight protons in its nucleus.
b. a total of eight protons and neutrons.
d. a total of eight neutrons and electrons.
4. Which statement about the alkali metals is correct?
a. They are located in the left-most column of the periodic table.
b. They are extremely nonreactive.
c. They are usually gases.
d. They form negative ions with a 1- charge.
5. Group 18 noble gases are inert because
a. they readily form positive ions.
b. they can have either a positive or a negative charge.
c. their outermost energy level is missing one electron.
d. their outermost energy level is full.
6. Carbon and other nonmetals are found in which area of the periodic table?
a. on the left-most side
b. on the right side
c. in the middle column of the periodic table
d. in the bottom rows
Atoms and the Periodic Table
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