Periodic Table Quiz

Q1) If an element is not a metal or a nonmetal, but has the properties of both, it is (a) _____

A) nothing

B) Metallence

C) Metalloid

Q2) The lanthanide series and actinide series are included in which of the following groups of elements?

A) Halogens

B) Rare-earth elements

C) Noble gases

Q3) Which of the following metals are classified as most active?

A) Transition metals

B) Alkali metals

C) Boron family

Q4) The elements in the Periodic Table of Elements are arranged according to ________

A) Atomic Mass

B) Mass number

C) Atomic number

Q5) Mercury is used for making jewelry.

TRUE

FALSE

Q6) Carbon is called the "basis of life".

TRUE

FALSE

Q7) Metals are located to the right of the zigzag line.

TRUE

FALSE

Q8) The number at the top of the element box stands for the atomic number.

TRUE

FALSE

Q9) Who designed a periodic table in which the elements are arranged in order of increasing atomic mass?

A) Moseley

B) Mendeleev

C) Rutherford

Q10) What are the elements in the modern periodic table arranged by?

A) decreasing mass number

B) increasing atomic mass

C) increasing atomic number