Lesson 10 Test - Atomic Size And The Periodic Table

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Lesson 10 Test - Atomic Size And The Periodic Table - Quiz

Atoms, atomic number and size are factors that define an element and depending on the atomic size or number, an element can be placed as a solid, gas or liquid in a periodic table. This is a good challenge for you if you just studied the periodic table. Give it a shot!

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1.

As one travels down through a family of elements, the size of the atoms of those elements
- A.
  
  Decreases as you go down due to the addition of new layers of electrons
- B.
  
  Increases as you go down due to the changes in orientation of electrons along the various axes.
- C.
  
  Increases in size as you go down due to the addition of new layers of electrons.
- D.
  
  Increases in size due to advanced electronic transmutations.
2.

As one travels across a series or period of elements, the size of the atoms are those elements
- A.
  
  Decreases due to increased attraction between the positively charged nucleus and the negatively charged electrons.
- B.
  
  Increases due to the addition of layers of electrons as you move across the series.
- C.
  
  Increases due to the addition of neutrons, electrons, and protons
- D.
  
  Decreases due to the removal of layers of electrons.
3.

Which of the elements has the larger atomic radius based upon their relative positions on the periodic table?
- A.
  
  Sodium
- B.
  
  Cesium
4.

Which of the elements has the larger atomic radius based upon their relative positions on the periodic table?
- A.
  
  Calcium
- B.
  
  Nickel
5.

Which of the elements has the larger atomic radius based upon their relative positions on the periodic table?
- A.
  
  Oxygen
- B.
  
  Selenium
6.

Which of the elements has the larger atomic radius based upon their relative positions on the periodic table?
- A.
  
  Titanium
- B.
  
  Potassium
7.

Which of the elements has the larger atomic radius based upon their relative positions on the periodic table?
- A.
  
  Zinc
- B.
  
  Mercury
8.

Which of the elements has the larger atomic radius based upon their relative positions on the periodic table?
- A.
  
  Chlorine
- B.
  
  Iodine
9.

Which of the elements has the larger atomic radius based upon their relative positions on the periodic table?
- A.
  
  Zirconium
- B.
  
  Silver
10.

Which of the elements has the larger atomic radius based upon their relative positions on the periodic table?
- A.
  
  Iron
- B.
  
  Arsenic