Section 7.1
Properties of s-Block Elements
Practice Test
1.
Which of the following statements is true of alkali metals?
a.
They easily lose a valence electron.
b.
They do not easily lose valence electrons.
c.
They are highly stable.
d.
They do not readily conduct electricity.
Hint
2.
Which of the following elements has the lowest first ionization energy?
a.
B
b.
C
c.
F
d.
Li
Hint
3.
The elements in group 1A are grouped together because they __________.
a.
are the lightest elements
b.
are all metals
c.
are all solids at room temperature
d.
all have one valence electron
Hint
4.
Elements in the s-block are found in groups __________.
a.
1A and 2A
b.
3A through 8A
c.
1B and 2B
d.
1A through 8A
Hint
5.
Magnesium has more properties in common with aluminum than with calcium. What kind of relationship is demonstrated between these two elements?
a.
vertical relationship
b.
horizontal relationship
c.
diagonal relationship
d.
periodic relationship
Hint
6.
Which element is the most abundant in the universe?
a.
hydrogen
b.
helium
c.
lithium
d.
oxygen
Hint
7.
Alkali metals will lose electrons to form an ion that carries a charge of ________.
a.
1
+
b.
2
+
c.
1
-
d.
2
-
Hint
8.
Which metal is the lightest?
a.
aluminum
b.
magnesium
c.
lithium
d.
boron
Hint
9.
The most common sodium compound is ________.
a.
sodium chloride
b.
sodium nitrate
c.
sodium hypochlorite
d.
sodium phosphate
Hint
10.
Which of the following alkali metals is an important human nutrient?
a.
lithium
b.
potassium
c.
rubidium
d.
cesium
Hint
11.
The major metallic element in the human skeleton is _________.
a.
beryllium
b.
calcium
c.
strontium
d.
barium
Hint
12.
All of the isotopes of _____ are radioactive.
a.
lithium
b.
potassium
c.
rubidium
d.
francium
Hint
