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Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
Cobalt has 27 protons.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
A substance that contains only one type of particle is called a                  .
  1. micro substance
  2. pure substance
  3. plain substance
  4. none of the above
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
The number of protons in an atom is equal to the
  1. group number.
  2. period number.
  3. number of neutrons.
  4. atomic number.
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
The atomic mass is always larger than the atomic number.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
Of the following, the group that contains elements that are the most reactive is the                      .
  1. alkali metals
  2. alkaline earth metals
  3. carbon family
  4. noble gases
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
The atomic number and the atomic mass are the same number.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
What is the chemical symbol for iron?
  1. Ir
  2. I
  3. In
  4. Fe
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
The atomic symbol for rutherfordium is Ru.
  1. True
  2. False
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
The                        is what creates the unique chemical and physical properties of each element in the universe and distinguishes all matter from other matter.
  1. number of neutrons
  2. number of protons
  3. number of isotopes
  4. atomic mass
  5. electron configuration
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
Approximately how many elements are in the Periodic Table of Elements?
  1. less than 25
  2. more than 25, but less than 50
  3. more than 50, but less than 75
  4. more than 100
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
A metalloid
  1. may conduct electricity.
  2. can be ductile.
  3. is also called a semiconductor.
  4. all of the above.
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
What is the symbol for argon?
  1. Ar
  2. Ag
  3. Ao
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
How many electrons are there in a neutral atom of copper?
  1. 29
  2. 35
  3. 63
  4. 64
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
The reactivity of an element is determined by                      .
  1. valence electrons
  2. inner shell electrons
  3. neutrons
  4. protons
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
Which statement is most correct about the number of protons in an element and the arrangement of the Periodic Table?
  1. An element in period 4 of the Periodic Table will have more protons than a Period 3 element will.
  2. An element in period 3 of the Periodic Table will have more protons than a Period 4 element will.
  3. An element in period 3 of the Periodic Table will have the same number of protons as a Period 4 element will.
  4. There is no correlation between the period numbers on Periodic Table and the number of protons in the elements.
Grade 8 Periodic Table and Elements
Which best describes chlorine?
  1. Chlorine is a halogen.
  2. Chlorine is a metalloid.
  3. Chlorine is a noble gas.
  4. Chlorine is a transition metal.
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