The Atom Chart

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Vocab Quiz #1

Name_______________________ Date_________ Period ___________ Vocab Test #1 Periodic Table
Please answer the following questions by circling the most correct definition (1 point each).

1) The word nonmetal MOST NEARLY Means:
A. equal to the number of protons in an element
B. equal to the protons added to the neutrons in an element
C. shiny, malleable, conducts electricity, ductile and malleable
D. dull, brittle, does not conduct electricity
E. a pure substance that cannot be broken down into physical or chemical means.

2) The word transition metal MOST NEARLY Means:
A. Groups 3-12 on the periodic table
B. Group 17 on the periodic table
C. shiny, malleable, conducts electricity, ductile and malleable
D. equal to the protons added to the neutrons in an element
E. neutrally charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom

3) The word neutrons MOST NEARLY Means:
A. a reference chart that organizes the elements into groups and periods based on their chemical characteristics.
B. equal to the number of protons in an element
C. dull, brittle, does not conduct electricity
D. neutrally charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom
E. positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom

4) The word protons MOST NEARLY Means:
A. positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom
B. has properties of both metals and nonmetals
C. Group 1 on the periodic table
D. equal to the number of protons in an element
E. neutrally charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom

5) The word metal MOST NEARLY Means:
A. dull, brittle, does not conduct electricity
B. a reference chart that organizes the elements into groups and periods based on their chemical characteristics.
C. Group 2 on the periodic table
D. shiny, malleable, conducts electricity, ductile and malleable
E. positively charged particles in the nucleus of an atom

6) The word electrons MOST NEARLY Means:
A. Group 2 on the periodic table
B. shiny, malleable, conducts electricity, ductile and malleable
C. equal to the protons added to the neutrons in an element
D. dull, brittle, does not conduct electricity
E. negatively charged particle in the cloud surrounding the nucleus of an atom

7) The word element MOST NEARLY Means:
A. Group 1 on the periodic table
B. equal to the protons added to the neutrons in an element
C. has properties of both metals and nonmetals
D. dull, brittle, does not conduct electricity
E. a pure substance that cannot be broken down into physical or chemical means.

8) The word periodic table MOST NEARLY Means:
A. neutrally charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom
B. Group 17 on the periodic table
C. has properties of both metals and nonmetals
D. dull, brittle, does not conduct electricity
E. a reference chart that organizes the elements into groups and periods based on their chemical characteristics.

9) The word alkali metal MOST NEARLY Means:
A. Group 2 on the periodic table
B. a reference chart that organizes the elements into groups and periods based on their chemical characteristics.
C. a pure substance that cannot be broken down into physical or chemical means.
D. equal to the protons added to the neutrons in an element
E. Group 1 on the periodic table

10) The word semimetal MOST NEARLY Means:
A. has properties of both metals and nonmetals
B. negatively charged particle in the cloud surrounding the nucleus of an atom
C. a pure substance that cannot be broken down into physical or chemical means.
D. equal to the number of protons in an element
E. Groups 3-12 on the periodic table

11) The word halogen MOST NEARLY Means:
A. Group 2 on the periodic table
B. Group 1 on the periodic table
C. has properties of both metals and nonmetals
D. dull, brittle, does not conduct electricity
E. Group 17 on the periodic table

12) The word alkaline earth metal MOST NEARLY Means:
A. has properties of both metals and nonmetals
B. Group 17 on the periodic table
C. Groups 3-12 on the periodic table
D. Group 2 on the periodic table
E. dull, brittle, does not conduct electricity

13) The word atomic number MOST NEARLY Means:
A. a reference chart that organzies the elements into groups and periods based on their chemical characteristics.
B. Group 1 on the periodic table
C. Group 17 on the periodic table
D. equal to the number of protons in an element
E. Groups 3-12 on the periodic table

14) The word atomic mass MOST NEARLY Means:
A. equal to the protons added to the neutrons in an element
B. neutrally charged particles found in the nucleus of an atom
C. Group 17 on the periodic table
D. a pure substance that cannot be broken down into physical or chemical means.
E. Group 2 on the periodic table