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

Need help with your exam preparation?

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

Need help with your exam preparation?