Chem 065 - Introductory General Chemistry » Winter 2024 » Practice Periodic Table and Ions

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Question #1
All elemental symbols are comprised of a two-letter abbreviation.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
Question #2
Group 2A elements are called alkali metals.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #3
Aluminum is one of the most commonly used metalloids.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #4
A cation forms when an atom gains an electron.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #5
Halogens form anions with a 1- charge.
A.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #6
Which of the following elements has only 12 protons?
A.   Z
B.   Mg
C.   O
D.   none of these
E.   C
Question #7
What is the atomic symbol for silver?
A.   Au
B.   none of these
C.   S
D.   Ag
E.   Si
Question #8
What is the atomic symbol for tin?
A.   Sn
B.   Ti
C.   none of these
D.   Tn
E.   Si
Question #9
What is the correct chemical symbol for mercury?
A.   Hm
B.   none of these
C.   Hy
D.   Me
E.   My
Question #10
Which of the following is NOT a correct name, symbol combination?
A.   magnesium, Mg
B.   iron, I
C.   silicon, Si
D.   manganese, Mn
E.   beryllium, Be
Question #11
How many neutrons are present in C-14?
A.   14
B.   12
C.   8
D.   6
E.   none of these
Question #12
How many protons and neutrons are in Cl-37?
A.   37 protons, 17 neutrons
B.   none of these
C.   17 protons, 20 neutrons
D.   20 protons, 17 neutrons
E.   17 protons, 37 neutrons
Question #13
The elemental symbol Mn represents the element ________.
A.   none of these
B.   meitnerium
C.   manganese
D.   magnesium
E.   molybdenum
F.   mendelevium
Question #14
Which one of the following is a main-group nonmetal element in period number 3 of the periodic table?
A.   selenium
B.   sulfur
C.   bromine
D.   none of these
E.   gallium
F.   sodium
Question #15
What is the charge on an ion that has an atomic number of 24 and contains 22e-?
A.   2+
B.   1-
C.   none of these
D.   1+
E.   2-
Question #16
What is the charge on a calcium atom that contains 18e-?
A.   2-
B.   2+
C.   20+
D.   1+
E.   none of these
Question #17
How many neutrons are found in Ne-21?
A.   0
B.   10
C.   21
D.   none of these
E.   11
Question #18
Match the element to the correct group designation. Germanium
A.   3A
B.   4A
C.   6A
D.   5A
E.   1A
Question #19
Match the element to the correct group designation. Nitrogen
A.   6A
B.   5A
C.   4A
D.   3A
E.   1A
Question #20
Match the element to the correct group designation. Sulfur
A.   4A
B.   3A
C.   6A
D.   5A
E.   1A
Question #21
Match the element to the correct group designation. Lithium
A.   5A
B.   3A
C.   6A
D.   4A
E.   1A
Question #22
Match the element to the correct group designation. Potassium
A.   6A
B.   5A
C.   3A
D.   4A
E.   1A
Question #23
Determine whether the element is likely to lose or gain electrons. Tungsten
A.   gain electrons
B.   lose electrons
Question #24
Determine whether the element is likely to lose or gain electrons. Rubidium
A.   gain electrons
B.   lose electrons
Question #25
Determine whether the element is likely to lose or gain electrons. Copper
A.   gain electrons
B.   lose electrons
Question #26
Determine whether the element is likely to lose or gain electrons. Lead
A.   gain electrons
B.   lose electrons
Question #27
Determine whether the element is likely to lose or gain electrons. Selenium
A.   lose electrons
B.   gain electrons
Question #28
Determine whether the element is likely to lose or gain electrons. Calcium
A.   lose electrons
B.   gain electrons
Question #29
Determine whether the element is likely to lose or gain electrons. Iodine
A.   gain electrons
B.   lose electrons
Question #30
Which element is a period 5 transition element?
A.   V
B.   l
C.   Mn
D.   P
E.   Pd
Question #31
An isotope represented as S-34:
A.   has 34 protons.
B.   contains exactly 18 neutrons.
C.   none of these
D.   is an isotope of sodium.
E.   must have exactly 18 electrons.
Question #32
How many neutrons are found in Ne-21?
A.   21
B.   10
C.   none of these
D.   11
E.   0

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