Glencoe Science Level Blue

Chapter 15: The Periodic Table

Standardized Test Practice

1
How many elements on the periodic table are liquids at room temperature?
A)2
B)0
C)17
D)42
2
Which of the following describes the element boron (B)?
A)metalloid
B)alkali metal
C)lanthanide
D)transition metal
3
Bromine (Br) is a member of which group?

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A)actinides
B)alkali metals
C)halogens
D)lanthanides
4
Which of the following elements is a nobel gas?

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A)barium (Ba)
B)lithium (Li)
C)argon (Ar)
D)iodine (I)
5
Which element is a metalloid?

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A)chlorine (Cl)
B)hydrogen (H)
C)astatine (At)
D)magnesium (Mg)
6
Which term means "salt-former"?
A)alkali
B)catalyst
C)synthetic
D)halogen
7
Besides iron, what are the other two elements in the iron triad?
A)cobalt and manganese
B)nickel and maganese
C)cobalt and nickel
D)nickel and copper
8
What is another name for the rare earth elements?
A)actinides
B)alkali metals
C)transition metals
D)lanthanides
9
Which element is a Group 15 nonmetal?

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A)nitrogen (N)
B)cobalt (Co)
C)mercury (Hg)
D)silver (Ag)
10
Which element is the most reactive halogen?

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A)hydrogen (H)
B)fluorine (F)
C)iodine (I)
D)lithium (Li)
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