Physical Science

Chapter 19: Elements and Their Properties

Standardized Test Practice

1
What does this illustration represent?

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A)bonding of metal atoms
B)allotropes of carbon
C)isotopes of carbon
D)two different elements
2
What term describes the Group 2 elements beryllium, magnesium, and calcium?
A)alkaline earth metals
B)alkali metals
C)lanthanides
D)transition metals
3
How does the alpha decay of a nucleus cause the nucleus to change?
A)The number of neutrons and the number of protons decrease.
B)Only the number of protons decreases.
C)Only the number of neutrons decreases.
D)The number of protons increases and the number of neutrons decreases.
4
To which major group do these elements belong?

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A)actinides
B)lanthanides
C)metalloids
D)transition metals
5
These elements are commonly used in making

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A)batteries.
B)lanthanides.
C)jewelry.
D)steel.
6
Which of the following elements is present in all organic compounds found in the human body?

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A)oxygen
B)nitrogen
C)calcium
D)carbon
7
About what percentage of the human body is composed of non-metals?

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A)67%
B)80%
C)100%
D)98%
8
Which of the following statements is true about the elements larger than uranium?
A)They have both radioactive and non-radioactive isotopes.
B)Some of them are very stable.
C)The are not obtained from natural sources.
D)They are responsible for the radioactivity observed in uranium mines.
9
A molecule of ozone is made of
A)two oxygen atoms.
B)a nitrogen atom and two oxygen atoms.
C)three oxygen atoms.
D)a sulfur atom and two oxygen atoms.
10
The main component of semiconductors is
A)aluminum.
B)carbon.
C)tin.
D)silicon.
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