Chemistry Concepts and Applications

Section 1: Main Group Elements

Self Check Quizzes

1
A element with a an atomic number between that of tin and xenon is a non-metal. What is that element?

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A)antimony
B)tellurium
C)iodine
D)bromine
2
In terms of atomic radius, which is the largest atom?

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A)chlorine
B)phosphorus
C)aluminum
D)sodium
3
__________ is a measure of the size of an atom.
A)Atomic radius
B)Nuclear charge
C)Number of electrons
D)Oxidation number
4
Among the elements fluorine, lithium, cesium, and astatine, which would you expect to have the smallest atomic radius?
A)astatine
B)cesium
C)fluorine
D)lithium
5
Which elements would you expect to be the most reactive alkaline earth metal?
A)beryllium
B)francium
C)lithium
D)radium
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