Name: ______________________ Class: _________________ Date: _________ ID: A
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TEST BANK: CHAP 5
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
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1.
The order of elements in the periodic table is based on
a.
the number of protons in the nucleus.
b.
the electric charge of the nucleus.
c.
the number of neutrons in the nucleus.
d.
atomic mass.
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2.
Semiconductors are elements that
a.
have large atomic masses but small atomic numbers.
b.
do not form compounds.
c.
can conduct heat and electricity under certain conditions.
d.
are extremely hard.
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3.
Carbon and other nonmetals are found in which area of the periodic table?
a.
on the left-most side
b.
on the right side
c.
in the middle column of the periodic table
d.
in the bottom rows
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4.
In Mendeleev’s periodic table, elements in each column had similar
a.
atomic masses.
c.
atomic numbers
b.
properties.
d.
symbols.
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5.
Magnesium (Mg) is located to the right of sodium (Na) because Mg has
a.
fewer protons.
c.
no protons.
b.
no neutrons.
d.
more protons.
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6.
As you move from left to right across the periodic table, elements
a.
become less metallic.
c.
have a lower atomic weight.
b.
have a lower atomic number.
d.
become more metallic.
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7.
How was Mendeleev’s periodic table arranged?
a.
by increasing atomic mass
c.
by increasing atomic number
b.
by decreasing atomic mass
d.
by decreasing atomic number
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8.
What is Mendeleev is known for?
a.
creating today’s atomic model
c.
publishing the first periodic table
b.
discovering protons
d.
discovering Mendelevium
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9.
When did Mendeleev create a new row in his periodic table?
a.
when the first atomic mass was doubled
b.
when chemical properties were repeated
c.
when there were 10 elements in the row
d.
when the next element was a nonmetal
