A main group atom has an atomic number 14. If there are 2 electrons in the 1st energy level and 8 electrons in the 2nd energy level, to what group of the periodic table does this element belong?
A) 12
B) 2
C) 14
D) 6
C
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In a periodic table, vertical columns are called:
A) rows
B) periods
C) groups
D) noble gases
C
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In the box above the number 31 represents the
A) atomic number
B) mass number
C) atomic mass
D) number of neutrons
A
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Elements in Group 18 on the periodic table are known as the
A) halogens
B) alkaline earth metals
C) transitional metals
D) noble gases
D
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What is the symbol for lithium?
Li
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What is the symbol for magnesium?
Mg
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A horizontal row on the periodic table is called
A) a period
B) a group
C) a family
D) a series
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The number of subatomic particles in an atom of Br is:
A) 80e, 80p, 35n
B) 35e, 80p, 35n
C) 35e, 35p, 35n
D) 35e, 35p, 45n
D
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The symbol "O" represents what element?
Oxygen
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A major use of the metalloids is in the manufacture of
A) garbage pails
B) semiconductors
C) light bulbs
D) soaps
B
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What is the element found in the periodic table in group 4 and period 6?
A) hafnium
B) selenium
C) gadolinium
D) chromium
A
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Which of the characteristics listed above are physical characteristics?
A) 1, 2, 3, 4
B) 2, 3, 4
C) 1, 2, 4
D) 1, 4
C
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Which element is not found in group 12 of the periodic table?
A) Zn
B) Hg
C) Ga
D) Cd