Name: Date: 1. In the modern Periodic Table, the elements are arranged in order of increasing A. atomic number B. mass number C. oxidation number D. valence number 6. As the elements in Group IA are considered in order of increasing atomic number, the atomic radius of each successive element increases. This is primarily due to an increase in the number of A. neutrons in the nucleus B. electrons in the outermost shell C. unpaired electrons 2. Which symbol represents an alkaline earth element? D. principal energy levels A. Na B. Mg C. Ne D. Ag 7. Which is the most active nonmetal in the Periodic Table of the Elements? 3. More than two-thirds of the elements are classified as A. Na B. F C. I D. Cl A. nonmetals B. metals C. metalloids D. noble gases 8. The volume of an acid required to neutralize exactly 15.00 milliliters (ml) of a base could be measured most precisely if it were added to the base solution from a 4. In the reaction Zn + Cu 2+ Zn 2+ + Cu, the Cu 2+ ions A. gain electrons B. lose electrons C. gain protons D. lose protons A. 100 ml graduate B. 125 ml Erlenmeyer flask C. 50 ml buret D. 50 ml beaker 5. Which particle has the largest radius? 9. Which of the following atoms has the smallest covalent atomic radius? A. F B. Ne C. Cl D. Ar A. Li B. Be C. C D. F page 1
10. Compared to the covalent atomic radius of a sodium atom, the covalent atomic radius of a magnesium atom is smaller. The smaller radius is primarily a result of the magnesium atom having A. a larger nuclear charge 14. Which element in Period 2 has the greatest tendency to form a negative ion? A. lithium B. carbon C. neon D. fluorine B. a smaller nuclear charge C. more principal energy levels D. fewer principal levels 15. The greatest difference in electronegativity between an element in Group 2 (IIA) and an element in Group 16 (VIA) occurs in Period A. 5 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4 11. As the elements of Group 16 (VIA) are considered from top to bottom on the Periodic Table, the covalent radii A. increase and the ionization energies decrease B. increase and the ionization energies increase 16. Which Group 15 (VA) element has the most metallic character? A. N B. P C. As D. Bi C. decrease and the ionization energies increase D. decrease and the ionization energies decrease 17. The arrangement of the elements in the present Periodic Table is based on atomic 12. Chlorine combines with element M to form a compound with the formula MCl 2. Which group in the Periodic Table contains element M? A. mass B. number C. radius D. density A. 16 (VIA) B. 2 (IIA) C. 13 (IIIA) D. 17 (VIIA) 18. The elements that have the most pronounced nonmetallic properties are located toward which corner of the Periodic Table? A. upper right B. upper left 13. Which element in Group 17 (VIIA) is least likely to lose an electron? C. lower right D. lower left A. chlorine B. iodine C. bromine D. fluorine 19. The most active metal in Group 2 (IIA) is A. Mg B. Sr C. Ba D. Ca page 2
20. In Period 4 of the Periodic Table, the atom with the largest covalent radius is located in Group 23. Which trends appear as the elements in Period 3 are considered from left to right? A. 1 (IA) B. 13 (IIIA) C. 3 (IIIB) D. 18 (O) A. Metallic character decreases, and electronegativity decreases. B. Metallic character decreases, and electronegativity increases. C. Metallic character increases, and electronegativity decreases. D. Metallic character increases, and electronegativity increases. 21. As the elements in Group 15 are considered in order of increasing atomic number, which sequence in properties occurs? A. nonmetal metalloid metal B. metalloid metal nonmetal C. metal metalloid nonmetal D. metal nonmetal metalloid 24. As the atoms in Period 3 of the Periodic Table are considered from left to right, the atoms generally show A. an increase in radius and an increase in B. an increase in radius and a decrease in C. a decrease in radius and an increase in D. a decrease in radius and a decrease in 22. What occurs as the atomic number of the elements in Period 2 increases? A. The nuclear charge of each successive atom decreases, and the covalent radius decreases. B. The nuclear charge of each successive atom decreases, and the covalent radius increases. 25. Which list of elements contains two metalloids? A. Si, Ge, Po, Pb B. As, Bi, Br, Kr C. Si, P, S, Cl D. Po, Sb, I, Xe C. The nuclear charge of each successive atom increases, and the covalent radius decreases. D. The nuclear charge of each successive atom increases, and the covalent radius increases. 26. The chemical properties of calcium are most similar to the chemical properties of A. Ar B. K C. Mg D. Sc page 3
27. The elements on the Periodic Table are arranged in order of increasing A. atomic number B. mass number C. number of isotopes D. number of moles page 4
28. Base your answer(s) to the following question(s) on the information below. The atomic number and corresponding atomic radius of the Period 3 elements are shown in the data table below. Atomic Number Data Table Atomic Radius (pm) 11 160. 12 140. 13 124 14 114 15 109 16 104 17 100. 18 101 On the grid below, mark an appropriate scale on the axis labeled Atomic Radius (pm). page 5
29. As the elements of Group 1 are considered in order from top to bottom, the first ionization energy of each successive element will A. decrease B. increase 33. Which element in Group 18 (O) of the Periodic Table has the highest first? A. Kr B. Ar C. Ne D. He C. remain the same 30. Which pair of symbols represents a metalloid and a noble gas? A. Si and Bi B. As and Ar C. Ge and Te D. Ne and Xe 31. As the elements in Period 2 of the Periodic Table are considered in succession from left to right, there is a decrease in atomic radius with increasing atomic number. This may best be explained by the fact that the A. number of protons increases, and the number of shells of electrons remains the same B. number of protons increases, and the number of shells of electrons increases C. number of protons decreases, and the number of shells of electrons remains the same D. number of protons decreases, and the number of shells of electrons increases 34. Which properties are characteristic of the Group 1 (IA) metals? A. high reactivity and the formation of stable B. high reactivity and the formation of unstable C. low reactivity and the formation of stable D. low reactivity and the formation of unstable 32. Element M is a metal and its chloride has the formula MCl 2. To which group of the Periodic Table does element M most likely belong? A. 1 (IA) B. 2 (IIA) C. 15 (VA) D. 17 (VIIA) page 6
35. Which diagram correctly shows the relationship between electronegativity and atomic number for the elements of Period 3? 36. Atoms of elements in a group on the Periodic Table have similar chemical properties. This similarity is most closely related to the atoms A. A. number of principal energy levels B. number of valence electrons C. atomic numbers D. atomic masses B. C. D. 37. Which element in Period 2 of the Periodic Table is the most reactive nonmetal? A. carbon B. nitrogen C. oxygen D. fluorine page 7