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