Metals and Nonmetals Quiz
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How many neutrons does sodium have?

  • 13
  • 11
  • 10
  • 12 (correct)
  • What is the atomic mass of silicon?

  • 32
  • 26
  • 30
  • 28 (correct)
  • How many protons does calcium have?

  • 24
  • 18
  • 20 (correct)
  • 22
  • What element is represented in the fourth (bottom) row of the table? 13(protons) 14(neutrons) 27(Atomic mass)

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

    In the chemical formula for magnesium hydroxide, Mg(OH)2, what does the subscript '2' indicate?

    <p>There are 2 hydrogen atoms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is most likely to bond with Mg to form a compound?

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

    What information can be derived from the formula 2 H2 + O2 = 2 H2O

    <p>It contains 2 molecules of water.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the equation 2 H_2 + O_2 → 2 H_2O, what does the coefficient '2' in front of H2O indicate?

    <p>There are 2 molecules of water produced in the reaction.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which formulas contain four atoms of hydrogen?

    <p>C2H4O2</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is the number of atoms of an element indicated in a chemical formula?

    <p>By the subscript number after the element symbol</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a coefficient before a chemical formula do?

    <p>Multiplies the number of each atom by that coefficient</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens if there is no subscript after an element symbol in a chemical formula?

    <p>There is one atom of that element</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do parentheses in a chemical formula affect the elements inside them?

    <p>They require external multiplication by a subscript outside the parentheses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the electron in an atom?

    <p>It is located outside the nucleus and has a negative charge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many total atoms are on the product side of the equation? N2 + 3H2 = 2NH3

    <p>8</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is true about the balancing of the equation?

    <p>It is balanced as the number of atoms are equal on both sides.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes chemical compounds from mixtures?

    <p>The ingredients in a compound always combine chemically.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Considering H2O, what categories does it fall under?

    <p>Compound and molecule</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In the equation 2N2 + O2 → 2N2O, how many nitrogen molecules are present?

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

    In a neutral atom, what is true about the number of protons and electrons?

    <p>Protons and electrons are equal.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subatomic particle does not carry an electrical charge?

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

    How many different elements are present in the formula for sucrose (C12H22O11)?

    <p>3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many total atoms are present in the formula C12H22O11?

    <p>45</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the formula CaCO3 represent in terms of element counts?

    <p>1 calcium, 1 carbon, 3 oxygen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What two elements make up sodium chloride (NaCl)?

    <p>Sodium and Chlorine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which group and period is sodium located on the periodic table?

    <p>Group 1, Period 3</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which property distinguishes chlorine from sodium in terms of their classifications?

    <p>Sodium is a metal, while chlorine is a nonmetal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process primarily drives the formation of bonds between atoms in a molecule?

    <p>The sharing or exchanging of valence electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is it important to know which elements are in a chemical formula?

    <p>To predict the reactivity and properties of compounds</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Metals and Nonmetals

    • Metals tend to bond with nonmetals to form compounds
    • Chlorine is a likely element to bond with magnesium

    Chemical Formulas

    • A chemical formula tells a scientist a lot about a particular molecule or compound
    • It describes in detail what information you can gather about a molecule.
    • Elements present
    • Number of atoms of each element
    • Number of molecules
    • Example: 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O

    Coefficients

    • In the chemical equation 2H₂ + O₂ → 2H₂O, what does the coefficient '2' in front of H₂O indicate?
    • There are 2 molecules of water produced in the reaction.

    Atoms of Hydrogen

    • Which of the following formulas contain four atoms of hydrogen?
    • 2H₂CO₃
    • C₂H₆
    • 2NH₃
    • 2H₂O

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    Test your knowledge on the properties of metals and nonmetals, chemical formulas, and the role of coefficients in chemical equations. This quiz will challenge your understanding of essential chemistry concepts including bonding, molecular composition, and atom counts.

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