Atoms, Periodic Table Quiz
This Quiz will ask you questions about all the topics in Chemistry we've studied on the following topics:
*Atoms and Atomic Structure
*The Periodic Table and its Organization
*Elements and Atoms
*Naming and Symbols for Elements
*Calculating the numbers of particles in atoms of different elements
You MAY use your Warm-Up Journal on this quiz. You may also use scratch paper, and a calculator. Ask if you want one of these things.
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Make SURE you type your FULL name on the Read morescreen where it asks for your name below. Otherwise, your short answer question will NOT be scored!
- 1.
Water has a chemical formula of H2O. Is it an element?
- A.
Yes, it is in its simplest form and cannot be broken down into something simpler.
- B.
Yes, it is an element like fire, water, or earth.
- C.
No, it is not an element because it can be broken down into two simpler substances: Hydrogen (H) and Oxygen (O).
- D.
No, because water is not a chemical.
Correct Answer
C. No, it is not an element because it can be broken down into two simpler substances: Hydrogen (H) and Oxygen (O).Explanation
Water is not an element because it is composed of two different elements, hydrogen and oxygen. It can be broken down into these simpler substances through a chemical reaction. Therefore, water is a compound, not an element.Rate this question:
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- 2.
Which of these is the word we use to describe the vertical, up-and-down columns of the Periodic Table?
- A.
Groups or Families
- B.
Periods
- C.
Element types
- D.
Lanthanides
Correct Answer
A. Groups or FamiliesExplanation
Groups or Families is the correct answer because in the Periodic Table, the vertical columns are called groups or families. These groups or families have similar chemical properties and elements within the same group or family tend to have similar valence electron configurations.Rate this question:
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- 3.
What is the difference between atomic mass and atomic number?
- A.
Atomic mass includes the protons, and atomic number does not.
- B.
Atomic mass includes the neutrons, and atomic number does not.
- C.
Atomic number includes the electrons, and atomic mass does not.
- D.
Actually, atomic mass and atomic number are the same thing, so there is no difference.
Correct Answer
B. Atomic mass includes the neutrons, and atomic number does not.Explanation
Atomic mass is the total mass of an atom, which includes the mass of protons and neutrons. Atomic number, on the other hand, is the number of protons in an atom. Since neutrons contribute to the mass of an atom but not to its atomic number, the correct answer is that atomic mass includes the neutrons, and atomic number does not.Rate this question:
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- 4.
Check ALL the boxes below that are properties of metals.
- A.
They are Ductile (able to be drawn into thin wires)
- B.
They are Dull (not shiny)
- C.
They are poor conductors of electricity and heat.
- D.
They are malleable (flexible)
- E.
They are easily broken
- F.
They have luster (shine)
Correct Answer(s)
A. They are Ductile (able to be drawn into thin wires)
D. They are malleable (flexible)
F. They have luster (shine)Explanation
Metals are known for their ability to be drawn into thin wires, which is called ductility. They are also malleable, meaning they can be easily shaped or bent without breaking. Additionally, metals have a lustrous or shiny appearance.Rate this question:
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- 5.
The symbol for the element Silver is Ag, short for "Argentum." Why is the symbol based off of Argentum instead of the word Silver?
- A.
Silver could only be Si, but it was already taken by the element Silicon.
- B.
Silver is the ancient word, Argentum is more modern.
- C.
Argentum is the Latin word for Silver.
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Argentum is the Latin word for Silver.Explanation
The symbol for the element Silver is Ag, short for "Argentum," because Argentum is the Latin word for Silver.Rate this question:
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- 6.
Short Answer: (write your answer in the box below) What is the difference between an element and an atom?
- 7.
Which of these are particles you would find as a part of an atom? CHECK ALL BOXES THAT APPLY.
- A.
Positron
- B.
Negatron
- C.
Neutron
- D.
Electron
- E.
Megatron
- F.
Proton
Correct Answer(s)
C. Neutron
D. Electron
F. ProtonExplanation
The particles that can be found as a part of an atom are the neutron, electron, and proton. The positron and negatron are not particles found in an atom. Megatron is not a particle at all.Rate this question:
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- 8.
What charge does a proton have?
- A.
Postitive
- B.
Negative
- C.
Neutral (no charge)
- D.
None of these answers apply.
Correct Answer
A. PostitiveExplanation
A proton has a positive charge.Rate this question:
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- 9.
What charge does a neutron have?
- A.
Positive
- B.
Negative
- C.
Neutral (no charge)
- D.
None of these answers apply.
Correct Answer
C. Neutral (no charge)Explanation
A neutron has no charge because it is a subatomic particle that is electrically neutral. It contains both protons, which have a positive charge, and electrons, which have a negative charge, but the number of protons and electrons in a neutron is equal, resulting in a net charge of zero.Rate this question:
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- 10.
What charge does an electron have?
- A.
Positive
- B.
Negative
- C.
Neutral (no charge)
- D.
None of these answers apply.
Correct Answer
B. NegativeExplanation
An electron has a negative charge.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Which of the following particles are found in the NUCLEUS of the atom? CHECK ALL BOXES THAT ARE CORRECT.
- A.
Proton
- B.
Neutron
- C.
Electron
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer(s)
A. Proton
B. NeutronExplanation
Protons and neutrons are found in the nucleus of an atom. Protons have a positive charge, while neutrons have no charge. Electrons, on the other hand, are found outside the nucleus in electron shells and have a negative charge. Therefore, the correct answer is Proton, Neutron.Rate this question:
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- 12.
How many electrons fit in the first electron energy shell?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
5
- D.
8
- E.
18
- F.
32
Correct Answer
B. 2Explanation
The first electron energy shell can hold a maximum of 2 electrons. This is because it consists of only one subshell, called the 1s subshell, which can accommodate a maximum of 2 electrons.Rate this question:
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- 13.
How many electrons fit in the second electron energy shell?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
8
- D.
18
- E.
32
Correct Answer
C. 8Explanation
The second electron energy shell can hold a maximum of 8 electrons. This is because the first energy shell can hold a maximum of 2 electrons, and the second energy shell can hold a maximum of 8 electrons according to the electron configuration rules.Rate this question:
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- 14.
USE YOUR PERIODIC TABLE TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION. Ask for scratch paper if you feel you need it. What is the atomic number of the element Fluorine? (element symbol = F)
Correct Answer
9
nineExplanation
The atomic number of an element represents the number of protons in the nucleus of an atom of that element. In the case of Fluorine, the element symbol is F. By referring to the periodic table, we can find that Fluorine has an atomic number of 9.Rate this question:
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USE YOUR PERIODIC TABLE TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION. Ask for scratch paper if you feel you need it. What is the atomic weight (or atomic mass) of the element Magnesium? (element symbol = Mg)
Correct Answer
24Explanation
The atomic weight or atomic mass of an element represents the average mass of the atoms of that element. For Magnesium (symbol Mg), the atomic weight is 24. This means that on average, the atoms of Magnesium have a mass of 24 atomic mass units (amu).Rate this question:
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USE YOUR PERIODIC TABLE TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION. Ask for scratch paper if you feel you need it. How many protons are in the element Vanadium? (element symbol = V)
Correct Answer
23Explanation
The atomic number of an element represents the number of protons in its nucleus. In this case, the element symbol V corresponds to Vanadium. Therefore, Vanadium has 23 protons.Rate this question:
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USE YOUR PERIODIC TABLE TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION. Ask for scratch paper if you feel you need it. How many electrons are in the element Phosphorous? (element symbol = P)
Correct Answer
15
fifteenExplanation
The element symbol for Phosphorous is P. According to the periodic table, the atomic number of Phosphorous is 15. The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom, which is also equal to the number of electrons in a neutral atom. Therefore, Phosphorous has 15 electrons.Rate this question:
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What is the formula for how to calculate the number of neutrons in an element?
- A.
Atomic number - atomic mass = number of neutrons
- B.
Atomic number = number of neutrons
- C.
Atomic mass = number of neutrons
- D.
Atomic mass - atomic number = number of neutrons
Correct Answer
D. Atomic mass - atomic number = number of neutronsExplanation
The formula for calculating the number of neutrons in an element is atomic mass - atomic number. The atomic mass represents the total mass of an atom, which includes both protons and neutrons. The atomic number represents the number of protons in an atom. Therefore, subtracting the atomic number from the atomic mass gives us the number of neutrons in the element.Rate this question:
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- 19.
USE YOUR PERIODIC TABLE TO ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTION. Ask for scratch paper if you feel you need it. How many neutrons are in the element boron? (element symbol = B)
- A.
11
- B.
22
- C.
5
- D.
6
Correct Answer
D. 6Explanation
Boron has an atomic number of 5, which represents the number of protons in its nucleus. The atomic mass of boron is approximately 11, which represents the sum of protons and neutrons in its nucleus. Therefore, to find the number of neutrons, we subtract the atomic number from the atomic mass: 11 - 5 = 6. So, there are 6 neutrons in the element boron.Rate this question:
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- 20.
What is an isotope?
- A.
Two atoms of an element with the same number of electrons, but different number of protons.
- B.
Two atoms of an element with the same number of protons, but a different number of electrons.
- C.
Two atoms of an element with the same number of protons, but different number of neutrons.
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
C. Two atoms of an element with the same number of protons, but different number of neutrons.Explanation
An isotope refers to two atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. This means that they have the same atomic number (number of protons) but different atomic masses (sum of protons and neutrons). Isotopes can have different physical and chemical properties due to the varying number of neutrons, but they still belong to the same element because they have the same number of protons.Rate this question:
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- 21.
Which element is shown by the image below?
- A.
Nitrogen
- B.
Boron
- C.
Lithium
- D.
Beryllium
Correct Answer
C. LithiumExplanation
The image shown likely represents the element Lithium.Rate this question:
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- 22.
How many electrons are shown in the second shell ONLY of this atom?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
- E.
No electrons are shown in this picture.
Correct Answer
A. 1Explanation
The second shell of an atom can hold a maximum of 8 electrons. However, in this picture, only one electron is shown in the second shell.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Why AREN'T electrons included in the atomic mass of an element?
- A.
Because they are negatively charged.
- B.
Because they don't have enough mass to affect the mass, even in large numbers.
- C.
Because they don't have a charge.
- D.
None of the above.
Correct Answer
B. Because they don't have enough mass to affect the mass, even in large numbers.Explanation
Electrons are not included in the atomic mass of an element because they have very little mass compared to protons and neutrons. Although they are negatively charged, their mass is so negligible that it does not significantly contribute to the overall mass of an atom, even in large numbers.Rate this question:
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