Periodic Table Basics Quiz

Periodic Table Basics

• A family refers to a vertical column in the periodic table, where elements share similar properties.
• A period is a horizontal row in the periodic table, indicating the number of electron shells around an atom's nucleus.

Element Symbols

• Magnesium symbol: Mg
• Potassium symbol: K
• Iron symbol: Fe
• Copper symbol: Cu

Element Names

• C: Carbon
• Cl: Chlorine
• Au: Gold
• Sr: Strontium

Period Classification of Elements

• He (Helium) is in Period 1.
• Ge (Germanium) is in Period 4.
• Rb (Rubidium) is in Period 5.
• I (Iodine) is in Period 5.

Group Classification of Elements

• Sulfur (S) is in Group 16 (Chalcogens).
• Ca (Calcium) is in Group 2 (Alkaline Earth Metals).
• Iodine (I) is in Group 17 (Halogens).
• Fe (Iron) is in Group 8 (Transition Metals).

Specific Elements by Characteristics

• Halogen: Chlorine (Cl)
• Chalcogen: Oxygen (O)
• Alkali metal: Sodium (Na)
• Boron: Boron (B)
• Lanthanide series: Neodymium (Nd)
• Alkaline Earth metal: Barium (Ba)
• Transition metal: Nickel (Ni)
• Noble gas: Neon (Ne)

Atomic Characteristics

• Atomic symbol for silver: Ag
• Atomic mass of mercury: 200.59 u
• Ni symbol represents Nickel.
• Element with atomic number 17: Chlorine (Cl).
• Two transition metal symbols: Cu (Copper), Ag (Silver).
• Group for Cu, Ag, and Au: Group 11.
• Two noble gases: Neon (Ne), Argon (Ar).
• Symbols for two halogens: F (Fluorine), Cl (Chlorine).
• Atomic number 74 corresponds to Tungsten (W).
• Atomic mass of copper: 63.55 u.
• Last element in period 4: Krypton (Kr).

Atomic Mass Calculations

• Oxygen (O): Atomic mass approximately 16, neutrons = 8 (16 - 8).
• Helium (He): Use periodic table for atomic number and mass.
• Carbon (C): Use periodic table for atomic number and mass.
• Aluminum (Al): Use periodic table for atomic number and mass.
• Calcium (Ca): Use periodic table for atomic number and mass.
• Sodium (Na): Use periodic table for atomic number and mass.
• Potassium (K): Use periodic table for atomic number and mass.
• Nitrogen (N): Use periodic table for atomic number and mass.
• Silicon (Si): Use periodic table for atomic number and mass.
• Iron (Fe): Use periodic table for atomic number and mass.
• Hydrogen (H): Use periodic table for atomic number and mass.

Element Protons and Electrons

• Calcium: Protons = 20, Electrons = 20.
• Gold (Au): Protons = 79, Electrons = 79.
• Copper (Cu): Protons = 29, Electrons = 29.
• Iron (Fe): Protons = 26, Electrons = 26.

Comparative Characteristics

• Mercury has more protons (80) than tin (Sn: 50) and thus more electrons as they are equal in number.
• Mercury is heavier than tin.
• Potassium has more electrons than neon; K has 19 electrons vs. Ne's 10.
• Hydrogen has fewer electrons than uranium (U), which has 92 electrons.
• Sulfur (16 protons) has fewer protons than iodine (53 protons).

Additional Element Symbols and Names

• Chlorine: Cl
• Zinc: Zn
• Copper: Cu
• Helium: He
• Potassium: K
• Iron: Fe
• Silver: Ag
• Phosphorus: P
• Sodium: Na
• Neon: Ne
• Tin: Sn
• Mercury: Hg

Test your knowledge of the periodic table with this quiz! From element symbols to group classifications, explore the fundamental concepts of chemistry. Perfect for students of all levels wanting to reinforce their understanding of elemental properties.