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Atoms, Elements, & the Periodic Table Practice Test



Modified True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false. If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
 

 1. 

When a substance burns, matter is destroyed. _________________________

 

 2. 

Elements on the far right of the periodic table are classified as nonmetals. _________________________

 

 3. 

Substances are either elements or mixtures. _________________________

 

 4. 

Thompson's experiments led to the discovery of the neutron. _________________________

 

 5. 

The closer an electron is to the nucleus, the lower its energy. _________________________

 

 6. 

Every atom of the same element has the same atomic number. _________________________

 

 7. 

For an atom to be neutral, the number of protons must equal the number of neutrons. _________________________

 

 8. 

Matter always has mass. _________________________

 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 

 9. 

Matter that has the same composition and properties throughout is called a(n) ____.
a.
substance
c.
atom
b.
mixture
d.
isotope
 

 10. 

When two pure substances are combined so that each of the pure substances retains its own properties, the result is a(n) ____.
a.
compound
c.
element
b.
mixture
d.
isotope
 

 11. 

All ____ except mercury are solids at room temperature.
a.
metalloids
c.
metals
b.
nonmetals
d.
mixtures
 

 12. 

In general, nonmetals are ____.
a.
good conductors of electricity
c.
good conductors of heat
b.
malleable and ductile
d.
gases at room temperature
 

 13. 

In general, metals are ____.
a.
poor conductors of heat
c.
poor conductors of electricity
b.
brittle
d.
good conductors of heat
 

 14. 

Which of these statements about matter is NOT true?
a.
During chemical changes, matter is destroyed.
b.
Matter has mass and takes up space.
c.
Matter can be divided into pure substances and mixtures.
d.
Matter is made up of atoms.
 

 15. 

The millions of compounds that exist are made from approximately ____ elements.
a.
50
c.
115
b.
75
d.
150
 

 16. 

Most of the mass of an atom is found in its ____.
a.
nucleus
c.
atomic number
b.
electron cloud
d.
mass number
 

 17. 

A certain atom has 26 protons, 26 electrons, and 30 neutrons. It mass number is ____.
a.
26
c.
52
b.
30
d.
56
 

 18. 

____ has mass and takes up space.
a.
Thought
c.
Air
b.
Light
d.
Emotion
 

 19. 

What family is highlighted in the picture below?
mc019-1.jpg
a.
alkali metal family
c.
transition metal family
b.
alkaline earth metal family
d.
halogen gases
 

 20. 

Using the information for Lithium below, list it’s atomic number.
mc020-1.jpg
a.
3
c.
7
b.
6.941
d.
4
 

 21. 

Using the information provided for Lithium in qestion 20, how many neutrons does it have?
a.
3
c.
7
b.
6.941
d.
4
 

 22. 

The following are examples of physical properties EXCEPT ____.
a.
density
c.
color
b.
shape
d.
ability to react with oxygen
 

 23. 

All of the following are a state of matter EXCEPT ____.
a.
solid
c.
liquid
b.
gas
d.
density
 

 24. 

Which of the following is an example of a physical change?
a.
evaporation in a swamp cooler
c.
digestion of a hamburger
b.
electricity produced by a dry cell
d.
rusting of a car body
 

 25. 

Which of the following is an example of a chemical change?
a.
bending a pop can
c.
melting wax
b.
evaporation of milk
d.
burning paper
 

 26. 

Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's ____.
a.
resistance to flow
c.
average kinetic energy
b.
adhesive forces
d.
buoyancy
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 

 27. 

All matter is made up of particles called ____________________.
 

 

 28. 

Elements on the left side of the periodic table are classified as ____________________.
 

 

 29. 

For material to be classified as a pure ____________________, every bit of it must have the same properties.
 

 

 30. 

Elements that have properties halfway between those of metals and nonmetals, are classified as ____________________.
 

 

 31. 

Chlorine-35 and chlorine-37 are examples of ____________________.
 

 

Short Answer
 

 32. 

Scientists used to think electrons moved in orbits around the nucleus. How do scientists currently describe the movement of electrons?
 

 33. 

Except during World War II when steel pennies were made, pennies minted before 1984 were made entirely of copper. Pennies made later have a core of zinc covered by a thin layer of copper. Nickels contain about 25% copper and 75% nickel. Classify each type of coin in terms of elements, compounds, homogeneous mixtures, and heterogeneous mixtures.
 

 34. 

Use the periodic table to complete the data in Table 3-1.

Properties of Selected Elements
Symbol
Name
Atomic number
Average Atomic Mass
 
Fluorine
  
O
   
  
15
 
S
  
32.066
Table 3-1
 



 
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