Chemistry: Elements and the Periodic Table
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Which of the following elements is both a nonmetal and belongs to the halogen family?

  • Radon
  • Helium
  • Fluorine (correct)
  • Barium

Helium, characterized by its low density and inert nature, readily dissolves in water.

False (B)

Define electronegativity in your own words.

Electronegativity is a measure of an atom's ability to attract shared electrons in a chemical bond.

The alkaline earth metals are located in group number ______ of the periodic table.

<p>2</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to Mendeleev's periodic law, how were elements originally arranged in the periodic table?

<p>In order of increasing atomic mass, showing a recurrence of properties at regular intervals (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match each element with its correct classification:

<p>Fluorine = Halogen Barium = Alkaline Earth Metal Helium = Noble Gas</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which physical property is characteristic of noble gases?

<p>Low density (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one chemical property that is characteristic of noble gasses?

<p>Noble gasses are insoluble in water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who is credited with developing the first modern periodic table?

<p>Mendeleev (E)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following elements is NOT a metal?

<p>C (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which element is located in Group 4 and Period 6 of the periodic table?

<p>hafnium, Hf (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following pairings of group number and common name is incorrect?

<p>Group 6 - lanthanides (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Elements in the same period have similar chemical properties.

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Elements that are good conductors of heat and electricity and tend to lose electrons are called ______.

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Mendeleev

Credited with developing the first modern periodic table.

Metal

A substance that typically has a shiny appearance, is a good conductor of electricity and heat, and is malleable and ductile.

Hafnium (Hf)

Element with symbol Hf, located in Group 4 and Period 6 of the periodic table.

Chromium (Cr)

Element with symbol Cr, located in Group 6 and Period 4 of the periodic table.

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Incorrect Group/Name Match

Group 6 is not lanthanides.

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Incorrect Group/Name Match

Group 2 is not actinides.

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Periodic Law

Chemical properties repeat regularly when elements are ordered by increasing atomic number.

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Metalloid

An element with both metal and nonmetal properties; located along the 'staircase' of the periodic table.

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Halogens

Elements in Group 17 of the periodic table, known for being highly reactive nonmetals.

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Atomic Mass & Periodic Law

The original basis for periodicity; chemical properties repeat at regular intervals when elements are ordered this way.

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Metal in Group 15

Elements in Group 15 can exhibit metallic character, especially those with higher atomic numbers

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Fluorine (F)

Element with symbol F, located in Group 17 and Period 2 of the periodic table.

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Barium (Ba)

Element with symbol Ba, located in Group 2 and Period 6 of the periodic table.

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Alkaline Earth Metals

Elements in Group 2 of the periodic table.

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Noble Gases

Elements in Group 18 of the periodic table; they are generally very unreactive.

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Helium (He)

Element with symbol He, located in Group 18 and Period 1 of the periodic table.

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Electronegativity

Ability of an atom to attract shared electrons in a chemical bond.

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Mendeleev's Periodic Law

Arranging elements by increasing atomic mass reveals recurring properties.

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Introduction to Terminology (Multiple Choice)

  • The modern periodic table development is credited to Mendeleev.
  • Carbon (C) isn't a metal, unlike Lithium (Li), Aluminum (Al), Magnesium (Mg), and Boron (B).
  • Hafnium (Hf) can be found in Group 4 and Period 6 in the periodic table.
  • Selenium (Se) is located in Group 6 and Period 4 of the periodic table.
  • Group 6 isn't lanthanides.
  • Group 2 isn't actinides.
  • The periodic law states chemical properties repeat at regular intervals when elements are arranged by increasing atomic number.
  • Silicon (Si) is a metalloid in Period 3.
  • Bismuth is a metal in Group 15.
  • Iodine is a nonmetal in Period 6.
  • Halogens are elements in Group 17.
  • The periodic law states when elements are arranged by increasing atomic mass, chemical properties repeat at regular intervals.

Putting the Concepts to Work

  • Fluorine (F) has an atomic number of 9, belongs to Group 17(helogens), and is a nonmetal in Period 2.
  • Barium (Ba) has an atomic number of 56, is in Group 2 (alkaline earth metals), and is a metal in Period 6.
  • Helium (He) has an atomic number of 2, is in Group 18 (noble gas), and is a nonmetal in Period 3.
  • Alkaline earth metals are in group 2.
  • Group 17 family name, is helogens.
  • Noble gases in group 18 have low densities and are insoluble in water.
  • Electronegativity measures an atom's ability to attract shared electrons.
  • Mendeleev arranged the periodic table by increasing atomic mass, properties recur at regular intervals.

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Test your knowledge of elements, their properties, and the periodic table. Questions cover element classification, electronegativity, noble gases, and the arrangement of the periodic table.

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