CHM 236: PERIODIC TABLE PAST QUESTION

___ 1. The elements characterized as nonmetals are located in the periodic table at the

(1) far left; (2) bottom; (3) center; (4) *top right.

___ 2. An element that is a liquid at STP is in Group (1)IA; (2) IIA; (3) IB; (4) *IIB.

___ 3. Elements that have properties of both metals and nonmetals are called (1)* metalloids; (2) halogens; (3) alkali metals; (4) transition elements.

___ 4. Which of the following noble gases has the lowest normal boiling point? (1) *Ne;

(2) Ar; (3) Kr; (4) Xe.

___ 5. Which is the atomic number of an alkali metal? (1) 10; (2)* 11; (3) 12; (4) 13.

___ 6. Which element is a halogen? (1) iron; (2) nitrogen; (3)*iodine; (4) neon.

___ 7. Which element forms a colored ion in solution? (1) *Ni; (2) Li; (3) K; (4) Mg.