Like the one below, chemical equations must be balanced. This shows that

the number of atoms in the reactants is equal to the number of atoms in the product.

the atoms on the reactant side are changed into different atoms on the products side.

the chemical reaction is not reversible.

the chemical reaction is reversible.

Which BEST describes the form an element in Group 18 on the periodic table takes at room temperature?

a clear mix of liquid and solid

The diagram below illustrates the basic structure of an atom. What is wrong with the diagram?

Electrons are found outside the nucleus.

Neutrons should have a positive charge.

Protons should have a negative charge.

Neutrons are not found in the nucleus.

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1.

Like the one below, chemical equations must be balanced. This shows that
- A.
  
  The atoms on the reactant side are changed into different atoms on the products side.
- B.
  
  the chemical reaction is not reversible.
- C.
  
  the chemical reaction is reversible.
- D.
  
  The number of atoms in the reactants is equal to the number of atoms in the product.
Correct Answer
D. The number of atoms in the reactants is equal to the number of atoms in the product.

Explanation
According to the law of conservation of matter, matter can't be created or destroyed. When a chemical equation is balanced, it shows that the number of atoms that exist before a reaction is the same as the number of atoms that exist after the reaction.

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2.

In the chemical reaction between hydrochloric acid () and calcium carbonate (), which of the following elements cannot be part of the products?
- A.
  
  Carbon (C)
- B.
  
  nitrogen (N)
- C.
  
  Chlorine (Cl)
- D.
  
  hydrogen (H)
Correct Answer
B. nitrogen (N)

Explanation
Nitrogen cannot result from the reaction between hydrochloric acid and calcium carbonate, because it is not found in either reactant.

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3.

Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction?
- A.
  
  Tearing paper
- B.
  
  Evaporating water
- C.
  
  Baking a cake
- D.
  
  coloring a picture
Correct Answer
C. Baking a cake

Explanation
The cake has different properties than its ingredients and cannot change back to those ingredients.

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4.

Lithium, a highly reactive metal, is a member of the alkali metals. Use the periodic table to determine which element would have chemical properties that are similar to lithium.
- A.
  
  sodium
- B.
  
  Carbon
- C.
  
  Oxygen
- D.
  
  Mercury
Correct Answer
A. sodium

Explanation
Sodium, element number 11, is also a member of the alkali metals and has properties similar to those of lithium.

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5.

Which element on the periodic table has physical properties MOST similar to the physical properties of chlorine?
- A.
  
  Sodium
- B.
  
  Oxygen
- C.
  
  Carbon
- D.
  
  Florine
Correct Answer
D. Florine

Explanation
Fluorine is in the same group as chlorine and only one element above it, so it is likely to share many physical properties with chlorine.

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6.

Which BEST describes the form an element in Group 18 on the periodic table takes at room temperature?
- A.
  
  A shiny solid
- B.
  
  a dark liquid
- C.
  
  a gas
- D.
  
  A clear mix of liquid and solid
Correct Answer
C. a gas

Explanation
Group 18 is composed of the “noble gases” or “inert gases”—gases at room temperature.

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7.

The diagram below illustrates the basic structure of an atom. What is wrong with the diagram?
- A.
  
  Neutrons should have a positive charge.
- B.
  
  Electrons are found outside the nucleus.
- C.
  
  Protons should have a negative charge.
- D.
  
  Neutrons are not found in the nucleus.
Correct Answer
B. Electrons are found outside the nucleus.

Explanation
Electrons are found outside the nucleus, and in this diagram, they are located inside the nucleus.

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8.

Xenon is a gas at room temperature. Because of the arrangement of the periodic table, which other element can BEST be predicted to share this physical property?
- A.
  
  Potassium
- B.
  
  Rubidium
- C.
  
  iodine
- D.
  
  krypton
Correct Answer
D. krypton

Explanation
Krypton is in the same column, or group, on the periodic table as xenon, so it most likely has similar physical properties, including a low boiling point

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9.

Which of the following determines the identity of an element?
- A.
  
  atomic number
- B.
  
  mass number
- C.
  
  Atomic mass
- D.
  
  Overall change
Correct Answer
A. atomic number

Explanation
You can use the atomic number/number of protons to identify a specific element.

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10.

Which element has a valence electron configuration most similar to that of bromine (Br)?
- A.
  
  Zinc (Zn)
- B.
  
  Sulfur (S)
- C.
  
  Fluorine (F)
- D.
  
  Krypton (Kr)
Correct Answer
C. Fluorine (F)

Explanation
Fluorine is in the same group as bromine, so it has the most similar valence electron configuration and the most similar bonding behavior.

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MCQ Exam: Chemistry Quiz! Trivia

Like the one below, chemical equations must be balanced. This shows that

In the chemical reaction between hydrochloric acid () and calcium carbonate (), which of the following elements cannot be part of the products?

Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction?

Lithium, a highly reactive metal, is a member of the alkali metals. Use the periodic table to determine which element would have chemical properties that are similar to lithium.

Which element on the periodic table has physical properties MOST similar to the physical properties of chlorine?

Which BEST describes the form an element in Group 18 on the periodic table takes at room temperature?

The diagram below illustrates the basic structure of an atom. What is wrong with the diagram?

Xenon is a gas at room temperature. Because of the arrangement of the periodic table, which other element can BEST be predicted to share this physical property?

Which of the following determines the identity of an element?

Which element has a valence electron configuration most similar to that of bromine (Br)?