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Mendeleev arranged families of elements __________ in his periodic table.A) circularly B) vertically C) diagonally D) horizontally 2.
Lanthanides are __________.A) similar to each other B) nonmetals C) easily confused with other metals D) different from each other 3.
From left to right, what are the order of zones on a periodic table?A) metalloids, metals, and nonmetals B) metals, nonmetals, and metalloids C) metals, metalloids, and nonmetals D) nonmetals, metalloids, and metals 4.
Which elements are essential for life?A) uranium and plutonium B) nitrogen and phosphorus C) gold and silver D) mercury and lead 5.
According to the periodic table, iodine will have similar chemical and physical properties to which element?A) carbon B) oxygen C) sodium D) bromine 6.
Mendeleev arranged the elements in his periodic table by increasing __________.A) atomic number B) symbol C) hardness D) atomic mass 7.
Which gas is a noble gas?A) helium B) hydrogen C) oxygen D) ozone 8.
What is a common property of transition metals?A) low boiling point B) soft C) brittle D) high melting point 9.
Elements used in dentistry include __________.A) lead, silver, and mercury B) silver, gold, and platinum C) fluorine, chlorine, and bromine D) silver, fluorine, and mercury 10.
Alkali earth metals are __________ than alkali metals.A) just as reactive B) less reactive C) less shiny D) more reactive 11.
The __________ contains the name, atomic number, symbol, and atomic mass of an element.A) bulls eye B) element key C) property D) letter 12.
Which element is a gas at room temperature?A) hydrogen B) carbon C) gold D) mercury 13.
Moseley arranged his periodic table by increasing __________.A) hardness B) atomic number C) atomic mass D) symbol 14.
A(n) __________ of elements on the modern periodic table contains elements with similar chemical and physical properties.A) group B) zone C) family D) area 15.
The iron triad has __________ properties.A) no chemical B) magnetic C) unusual D) nonmetallic 16.
A substance that can make something happen faster but is not changed itself is a __________.A) catalyst B) platinum C) metal D) gas 17.
Noble gases __________ react with other elements.A) always B) do not C) seldom D) violently 18.
All actinides are __________.A) nonmetals B) radioactive C) gases D) non reactive 19.
What is a common property of nonmetals?A) shininess B) malleability C) poor conductors D) ductility 20.
Halogens form __________ when mixed with alkali metals.A) acids B) noble gases C) salts D) gases