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.   FALSE
B.   TRUE
Question #2
Group 2A elements are called alkali metals.
A.   TRUE
B.   FALSE
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.   Mg
B.   O
C.   Z
D.   C
E.   none of these
Question #7
What is the atomic symbol for silver?
A.   none of these
B.   S
C.   Ag
D.   Au
E.   Si
Question #8
What is the atomic symbol for tin?
A.   Si
B.   Sn
C.   Tn
D.   none of these
E.   Ti
Question #9
What is the correct chemical symbol for mercury?
A.   Me
B.   Hm
C.   My
D.   Hy
E.   none of these
Question #10
Which of the following is NOT a correct name, symbol combination?
A.   iron, I
B.   silicon, Si
C.   beryllium, Be
D.   manganese, Mn
E.   magnesium, Mg
Question #11
How many neutrons are present in C-14?
A.   8
B.   12
C.   6
D.   none of these
E.   14
Question #12
How many protons and neutrons are in Cl-37?
A.   17 protons, 20 neutrons
B.   17 protons, 37 neutrons
C.   20 protons, 17 neutrons
D.   none of these
E.   37 protons, 17 neutrons
Question #13
The elemental symbol Mn represents the element ________.
A.   mendelevium
B.   manganese
C.   magnesium
D.   molybdenum
E.   none of these
F.   meitnerium
Question #14
Which one of the following is a main-group nonmetal element in period number 3 of the periodic table?
A.   bromine
B.   sodium
C.   selenium
D.   none of these
E.   gallium
F.   sulfur
Question #15
What is the charge on an ion that has an atomic number of 24 and contains 22e-?
A.   1-
B.   1+
C.   2+
D.   2-
E.   none of these
Question #16
What is the charge on a calcium atom that contains 18e-?
A.   1+
B.   20+
C.   2+
D.   none of these
E.   2-
Question #17
How many neutrons are found in Ne-21?
A.   10
B.   none of these
C.   11
D.   21
E.   0
Question #18
Match the element to the correct group designation. Germanium
A.   5A
B.   1A
C.   4A
D.   6A
E.   3A
Question #19
Match the element to the correct group designation. Nitrogen
A.   1A
B.   5A
C.   4A
D.   3A
E.   6A
Question #20
Match the element to the correct group designation. Sulfur
A.   3A
B.   4A
C.   6A
D.   5A
E.   1A
Question #21
Match the element to the correct group designation. Lithium
A.   1A
B.   6A
C.   5A
D.   4A
E.   3A
Question #22
Match the element to the correct group designation. Potassium
A.   6A
B.   5A
C.   4A
D.   1A
E.   3A
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.   gain electrons
B.   lose 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.   Pd
B.   P
C.   Mn
D.   V
E.   l
Question #31
An isotope represented as S-34:
A.   has 34 protons.
B.   none of these
C.   must have exactly 18 electrons.
D.   is an isotope of sodium.
E.   contains exactly 18 neutrons.
Question #32
How many neutrons are found in Ne-21?
A.   0
B.   10
C.   21
D.   11
E.   none of these

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