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What is the atomic number of Carbon?
Oxygen is in the same group as Carbon on the periodic table.
True
What is the name of an element in the same period as Carbon?
Nitrogen
The symbol for Hydrogen is ______.
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Match the following elements with their symbols:
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Which category of elements occupies the far right-hand side of the Periodic Table?
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Hydrogen is classified as a metal in the Periodic Table.
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What is the primary purpose of the zigzag line in the Periodic Table?
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Most of the elements in the Periodic Table are classified as ______.
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Match the following categories of elements with their characteristics:
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What is one consequence of poor waste management related to public health?
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Shortage of landfill sites is a positive consequence of poor waste management.
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Name a career that involves investigating chemicals collected from crime scenes.
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Improperly disposed waste can lead to __________ in sewage and water drainage systems.
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What is one of the negative impacts of chemical waste on the environment?
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Match the following careers to their corresponding responsibilities:
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Everyone should be involved in recycling to prevent poor waste management.
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The accumulation of waste due to poor management leads to increased __________ needed for landfills.
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What term describes the vertical columns in the Periodic Table?
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An element can be broken down into simpler substances.
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Who was the first chemist to arrange the elements in the Periodic Table?
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Each element in the Periodic Table has a unique set of ______.
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Match the following terms with their definitions:
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What does the chemical symbol for an element typically begin with?
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The Periodic Table organizes elements solely based on their atomic numbers.
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What did Mendeleev anticipate regarding undiscovered elements?
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Study Notes
Activity 2: Investigate the Periodic Table
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1. Look at the symbol in Figure 4 and use the Periodic Table to answer the following questions.
- a) What is the name of this element?
- b) What is its atomic number?
- c) Write down the name of an element in the same group as this element.
- d) Write down the name of an element in the same period as this element.
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2. Draw a table, like the one below, of the names and symbols for the first 20 elements. The first three have been done for you as an example.
| Element name | Symbol |
|---|---|
| Hydrogen | H |
| Helium | He |
| Lithium | Li |
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Description
This quiz focuses on exploring the Periodic Table of elements. Participants will identify elements based on their symbols, atomic numbers, and their relationships in groups and periods. Additionally, you'll create a table for the first 20 elements to reinforce your understanding.
