Chemical Interactions - Chapter 1

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1.

The most common element in the universe (not just on Earth) is
- A.
  
  Carbon
- B.
  
  Hydrogen
- C.
  
  Oxygen
- D.
  
  Silicon
2.

Atoms of an element always have a certain number of
- A.
  
  Nuetrons
- B.
  
  Protons
- C.
  
  Electrons
- D.
  
  Ions
3.

Isotopes of an element differ in
- A.
  
  Atomic number
- B.
  
  Number of electrons
- C.
  
  Ions the atom will form
- D.
  
  Number of nuetrons
4.

When a calcium atom loses two electrons, it becomes
- A.
  
  A positive ion
- B.
  
  A different element
- C.
  
  Radioactive
- D.
  
  A negative ion
5.

The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus determines the atom's
- A.
  
  Symbol
- B.
  
  Atomic number
- C.
  
  Atomic mass number
- D.
  
  Size
6.

A chemist tests an element and finds that it does not react with any other element. What type of element is it most likely to be?
- A.
  
  Noble gas
- B.
  
  Halogen
- C.
  
  Metal
- D.
  
  Alkali metal
7.

An element that has some properties of both metals and nonmetals is referred to as a
- A.
  
  Metal
- B.
  
  Halogen
- C.
  
  Metalloid
- D.
  
  Transition metal
8.

A substance has a shiny surface. It is easy to shape by drawing it into a long thin wire. What is it?
- A.
  
  Metalloid
- B.
  
  Metal
- C.
  
  Alkali metal
- D.
  
  Halogen
9.

These elements are often used to kill bacteria. They get their name from the Greek words for "salt formers"
- A.
  
  Alkali metal
- B.
  
  Metal
- C.
  
  Noble gas
- D.
  
  Halogen
10.

Gold is in the middle of the periodic table. What is it?
- A.
  
  Transition metal
- B.
  
  Alkali metal
- C.
  
  Metalloid
- D.
  
  Nonmetal
11.

An element has a dull surface. It does not conduct electricity well. What is it?
- A.
  
  Metal
- B.
  
  Nonmetal
- C.
  
  Transition metal
- D.
  
  Alkali metal
12.

This group is at the far left of the periodic table
- A.
  
  Alkali metal
- B.
  
  Noble gas
- C.
  
  Halogen
- D.
  
  Nonmetal
13.

What is one row of the periodic table called?
- A.
  
  A band
- B.
  
  A family
- C.
  
  A period
- D.
  
  A row
14.

What is one column of this diagram called?
- A.
  
  A family
- B.
  
  A group
- C.
  
  A team
- D.
  
  A school
15.

Which answer best describes the parts of an atom
- A.
  
  The protons and neutrons are in the nucleus which is surrounded by a cloud of ions
- B.
  
  The protons and electrons are in the nucleus which is surrounded by a cloud of ions
- C.
  
  The protons and neutrons are in the nucleus which is surrounded by a cloud of electrons
- D.
  
  The neutrons and isotopes are in the nucleus which is surrounded by a cloud of isotopes
16.

What happened to change a neutral magnesium atom into a magnesium ion with a 2+ charge?
- A.
  
  The magnesium ion gained 2 protons and 1 neutron
- B.
  
  The magnesium ion gained 2 electrons
- C.
  
  The magnesium ion is radioactive and unstable
- D.
  
  The magnesium ion lost two electrons
17.

If scientists discover a new element, where do you think it will fit on the periodic table?
- A.
  
  At the end of the periodic table after element 118
- B.
  
  At the beginning of the periodic table before number 1
- C.
  
  In the beginning of the periodic table
- D.
  
  We know all of the elements so no one will ever discover any more