Elements of the Periodic Table

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Which of the following best describes an element?

  • A substance made up of one type of atom (correct)
  • A mixture of compounds with varying properties
  • A combination of different types of atoms
  • A complex structure of molecules

What is the name of the lightest known element discussed in the text?

  • Hydrogen (correct)
  • Oxygen
  • Carbon
  • Nitrogen

How many elements contribute to the makeup of Earth’s crust and atmosphere?

  • About 10 percent (correct)
  • 12
  • All of the elements
  • 118

What do the families of elements include?

<p>Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of elements tend to be solid at room temperature and good conductors of electricity?

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

Where are the noble gases located on the periodic table?

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What is Tennessine (Ts) named after?

<p>The location of its discovery (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are metalloids known for?

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What is the term for matter made up of one type of atom?

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Which group of elements tends to be poor conductors and not lustrous?

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What is the term for the heavy metal named after Tennessee in recognition of contributions by Tennessee natives from various institutions?

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What is an element?

A substance made up of only one type of atom.

What is Hydrogen?

The lightest known element.

How many elements make up Earth?

Around 10% of the elements make up Earth's crust and atmosphere.

What are the families of elements?

Metals, nonmetals, and metalloids.

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What are metals known for?

They tend to be solid at room temperature and good conductors of electricity.

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Where are noble gases located?

The noble gases are located on the far right of the periodic table.

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What is Tennessine (Ts) named after?

It's named after the location of its discovery.

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What are metalloids known for?

They have properties between those of metals and nonmetals.

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What is an element?

Matter made up of only one type of atom.

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What are metalloids known for?

They tend to be poor conductors and not lustrous.

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What is Tennessine?

A heavy metal named after Tennessee in recognition of contributions by Tennessee natives from various institutions.

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