Chemistry Periodic Table Quiz

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Which is classified as an inner transition element?

  • Copper
  • Calcium
  • Helium
  • Fermium (correct)

Moseley made revisions to the periodic table that resolved some of the problems with Mendeleev's version. Which of these was a result of his revisions to the periodic table?

  • The revised periodic table could account for the discovery of new elements.
  • The revised periodic table could account for variations resulting from isotopes. (correct)
  • Scientists could begin to write new information onto each element.
  • Scientists could begin to place the table on a single sheet of paper.

Which scientist established the law of octaves?

  • Antoine Lavoisier
  • John Newlands (correct)
  • Henry Moseley
  • Dmitri Mendeleev

Which property would cesium most likely have?

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How did the work of Dmitri Mendeleev differ from that of John Newlands in the development of the periodic table?

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Who is credited with creating the first periodic table?

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

Who wrote the first modern chemical textbook?

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

Which element is a halogen?

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

Which is another name for groups of elements?

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Which element is placed in the same period as ruthenium but has a higher atomic number than it?

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Members of which group easily lose an electron to form a +1 cation?

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

Which element has the greatest average atomic mass?

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What is the chemical symbol for magnesium?

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Which element is classified as a noble gas?

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How was the work of Newlands similar to that of Mendeleev on the periodic table?

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Study Notes

Inner Transition Elements

  • Fermium is classified as an inner transition element.

Moseley's Revisions

  • Moseley's revisions improved the periodic table by accounting for isotope variations.

Law of Octaves

  • John Newlands established the law of octaves, which organizes elements by similar properties based on atomic weights.

Properties of Cesium

  • Cesium is characterized by being ductile; it is not hard, gaseous, or low in reactivity.

Mendeleev vs. Newlands

  • Mendeleev's work differed from Newlands' approach by predicting undiscovered elements, showcasing a more advanced understanding of element properties.

Mendeleev's Contribution

  • Dmitri Mendeleev is credited with creating the first periodic table, organizing elements by their atomic mass and properties.

First Modern Chemical Textbook

  • Antoine Lavoisier is recognized for writing the first modern chemical textbook, establishing foundational concepts in chemistry.

Halogens

  • Bromine is identified as a halogen, which includes reactive nonmetals typically found in group 17 of the periodic table.

Groups of Elements

  • "Families" is another term used to describe groups of elements within the periodic table, sharing similar characteristics.

Elements in the Same Period

  • Silver is an element in the same period as ruthenium but has a higher atomic number.

Alkali Metals

  • Alkali metals easily lose an electron to form +1 cations, exemplified by their high reactivity compared to other groups.

Average Atomic Mass

  • Tellurium has the greatest average atomic mass among iodine, bromine, and krypton.

Chemical Symbol for Magnesium

  • The chemical symbol for magnesium is Mg.

Noble Gases

  • Xenon (Xe) is classified as a noble gas, a category of inert gases known for their low reactivity.

Newlands and Mendeleev Similarities

  • Both Newlands and Mendeleev arranged elements in increasing order of atomic mass, demonstrating a key method in constructing the periodic table.

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