CHEMISTRY & SOCIETY QUIZ QUARTER 3
WEEK 1
Name______
Date______Period____
1. A sample of an element was tested and it was determined that the sample was shiny, conducted electricity, was brittle, did not react with HCl, and did react with CuCl2. Which category would the element best be placed in?
A) Metal B) Non-metal C) Metalloid D) Transition metal
2. What is one physical property that was examined in the Metal, Non-metal lab Activity?
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3. What is one chemical property that was examined in the Metal, Non-metal lab activity?
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4. Who is considered to be the father of the periodic table? ______
5. Elements that have properties of both metals and non-metals are considered to be:
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6. Horizontal rows on the periodic table are called: ______
7. Vertical columns on the periodic table are called: ______
8. Complete the following table:
Element / Mass Number (Rounded) / Atomic Number / Protons / Electrons / NeutronsC
23
15
10
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9. Which of these elements would most likely be a shiny, gray-colored solid at room temperature, conduct electricity, and dent when hit with a hammer?
a. Aluminum
b. Argon
c. Chlorine
d. Sulfur
Use the partial periodic table provided to answer questions
10. The Noble Gas Neon is used for filling neon signs. Like the other noble elements, it has a full octet (complete outer energy level) of electrons, which makes the gas:
a. Freeze at room temperature
b. React with other gases in the air
c. Unlikely to combine with other elements
d. Solidify at standard temperature and pressure
11. Given what you know about the characteristics of neon gas, suggest an alternative element that might be used in place of neon for lighting if neon were unavailable. Explain your choice.
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12. The formula for Magnesium Chloride is MgCl2. The formula for Aluminum Sulfide is Al2S3.
a.) What is the correct formula for the combination of Ca and F? ______
b) What is the correct formula for the combination of Ga and O? ______
13. The boiling point for Silicon is 3267°C, and the boiling point for Tin is 2603°C. What would be a good estimation of the boiling point for Germanium?
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14. On the blank periodic table given label all of the following as directed:
a). Draw the line separating metals from non-metals AND draw diagonal hatch-marks in the metals section in black
b). Label Groups I(A) through VIII(A)
c). Color the Alkali metals orange
d). Color the Alkaline earth metals brown
e.) Color the Lanthanide and Actinide Series blue
f.) Color The Noble gases green
g.) Color the Halogens yellow
h.) Color the transition metals purple