Atomic Structure and Periodic Table Quiz

Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

• Atoms are the building blocks of matter.
• Protons are positively charged particles located in the nucleus.
• Neutrons are neutrally charged particles located in the nucleus.
• Electrons are negatively charged particles located outside the nucleus in energy levels.
• Atomic number equals the number of protons in an atom.
• Mass number is the sum of protons and neutrons.
• An atomic number of 53 and a mass number of 127 identifies the element Iodine.
• Elements are arranged on the periodic table by increasing atomic number.
• Horizontal rows on the table are called periods.
• Vertical columns are called groups or families.
• Elements in the same group have similar properties due to similar valence electrons.

Types of Elements

• Metals are located on the left side of the periodic table.
• Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity.
• Characteristics of metals include luster, ductility, and malleability.
• Metalloids have properties of both metals and nonmetals, found along the "zig-zag" line.
• Nonmetals are found on the right side of the periodic table.

Bonding

• Chemical bonding is the combining of atoms of elements to form new substances.
• Ionic bonding involves a transfer of electrons between metals and nonmetals.
• Covalent bonding involves sharing electrons between nonmetals.
• Ions are charged atoms.
• Oxidation numbers represent the charge on an atom in a compound.

Mixtures and Pure Substances

• Substances can be pure elements or compounds or mixtures.
• Mixtures contain two or more substances combined physically, not chemically.
• Homogenous mixtures have evenly distributed parts.
• Heterogenous mixtures have unevenly distributed parts.
• Examples of mixtures (milk, raisin bran, iced tea).
• Examples of compounds (water, carbon dioxide, table salt).
• Examples of elements (Gold, Hydrogen).

Physical and Chemical Changes

• Physical changes affect appearance but not the substance's chemical composition.
• Chemical changes form new substances with different properties.
• Examples of physical changes (melting, boiling, phase changes).
• Examples of chemical changes (burning, rotting, rusting).

States of Matter

• Liquids have molecules that are spread out more than solids but less spread out than gases.
• Liquids have a definite volume but not a definite shape.
• Gases have molecules that are spread out widely, with no definite shape or volume.
• Solids have tightly packed molecules that vibrate slowly. Solids have a definite shape and volume.
• Density is the mass per unit volume of a material. Density does not change with the size of the material.
• Water has a density of 1 g/cc.
• Objects with a density less than water float. Objects with a higher density than water sink.

Test your knowledge on atomic structure and the periodic table with this quiz that covers key concepts such as protons, neutrons, and the arrangement of elements. Explore the characteristics of different types of elements and their properties. Perfect for students studying chemistry at any level.