Chapter 7:
The Elements
Practice Test
1.
Elements in group 7A are __________.
a.
noble gases
b.
alkali metals
c.
halogens
d.
alkaline earth metals
Hint
2.
The elements in group 1A are grouped together because they __________.
a.
are all solids at room temperature
b.
are the lightest elements
c.
are all metals
d.
all have one valence electron
Hint
3.
Many transition metals are valued in manufacturing because these metals ________.
a.
are strong and malleable
b.
are non-conductors
c.
are volatile
d.
are brittle
Hint
4.
Which of the following alkali metals is an important human nutrient?
a.
rubidium
b.
potassium
c.
cesium
d.
lithium
Hint
5.
The major metallic element in the human skeleton is _________.
a.
calcium
b.
strontium
c.
barium
d.
beryllium
Hint
6.
Alkali metals will lose electrons to form an ion that carries a charge of ________.
a.
2+
b.
1+
c.
1-
d.
2-
Hint
7.
An element or an inorganic compound that is found in nature as solid crystals is a __________.
a.
trace element
b.
mineral
c.
salt
d.
solution
Hint
8.
Which one of the following d-block elements would most likely have colored compounds?
a.
titanium
b.
zinc
c.
vanadium
d.
scandium
Hint
9.
Which one of the following elements will react most readily with chlorine?
a.
lithium
b.
sodium
c.
cesium
d.
rubidium
Hint
10.
Graphite and diamond are _________ of carbon.
a.
isotopes
b.
ores
c.
oxides
d.
allotropes
Hint
11.
Magnesium has more properties in common with aluminum than with calcium. What kind of relationship is demonstrated between these two elements?
a.
periodic relationship
b.
diagonal relationship
c.
vertical relationship
d.
horizontal relationship
Hint
12.
Elements in the s-block are found in groups __________.
a.
3A through 8A
b.
1A and 2A
c.
1A through 8A
d.
1B and 2B
Hint
13.
All of the isotopes of _____ are radioactive.
a.
rubidium
b.
francium
c.
potassium
d.
lithium
Hint
14.
The chloride of ____________ is colorless.
a.
Ca
2+
b.
Cu
2+
c.
Co
2+
d.
Cr
3+
Hint
15.
A lack of _______ can cause the thyroid gland to enlarge.
a.
fluorine
b.
bromine
c.
chlorine
d.
iodine
Hint
16.
Which metal is the lightest?
a.
magnesium
b.
lithium
c.
aluminum
d.
boron
Hint
17.
Which element is the most abundant metal in Earth’s crust?
a.
aluminum
b.
potassium
c.
sodium
d.
calcium
Hint
18.
Which one of the following elements is unreactive enough to be found uncombined in nature?
a.
calcium
b.
gold
c.
aluminum
d.
iron
Hint
19.
Most of the elements in the p-block are _________.
a.
metalloids
b.
liquids
c.
metals
d.
nonmetals
Hint
20.
The majority of actinide elements are known as _________.
a.
halogen elements
b.
lanthanide elements
c.
coinage metals
d.
transuranium elements
Hint
