Section 7.2
Properties of p-Block Elements
Practice Test
1.
Which group contains elements known as "salt formers"?
a.
1A
b.
3A
c.
7A
d.
8A
Hint
2.
Graphite and diamond are _________ of carbon.
a.
ores
b.
allotropes
c.
oxides
d.
isotopes
Hint
3.
Metals that are found to the right of the transition metals in the periodic table are located in the _________.
a.
s-block
b.
p-block
c.
d-block
d.
f-block
Hint
4.
Which element is the most abundant metal in Earth’s crust?
a.
sodium
b.
calcium
c.
potassium
d.
aluminum
Hint
5.
An element or an inorganic compound that is found in nature as solid crystals is a __________.
a.
mineral
b.
trace element
c.
solution
d.
salt
Hint
6.
Most of the elements in the p-block are _________.
a.
metals
b.
metalloids
c.
nonmetals
d.
liquids
Hint
7.
Which one of the following elements will react most readily with chlorine?
a.
lithium
b.
sodium
c.
rubidium
d.
cesium
Hint
8.
Elements in group 7A are __________.
a.
alkali metals
b.
alkaline earth metals
c.
halogens
d.
noble gases
Hint
9.
A lack of _______ can cause the thyroid gland to enlarge.
a.
fluorine
b.
chlorine
c.
bromine
d.
iodine
Hint
10.
The most abundant noble gas on Earth is _________.
a.
helium
b.
neon
c.
argon
d.
krypton
Hint
